The new agent is part of the company’s effort to broaden beyond its core consumer business as it spends aggressively on artificial intelligence.
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AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
The new economics of fraud: Cheaper, faster, more convincing
Scams have become one of the fastest-growing consumer risks, driven by AI-enabled impersonation, social engineering, and sophisticated attack methods, according to Visa’s Spring 2026 Biannual Threats Report. Criminals redirect efforts toward trust and third parties Fraud involves behavioral manipulation, fragmented ecosystems, and faster attack cycles that use AI to pressure people into authorizing payments themselves.…
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Elon Musk’s Grok Is Losing Ground in AI Race
Adoption by business and consumer users has slowed as parent SpaceX rents out spare computing capacity to rival Anthropic.
AI, Global Security News
Is a $30,000 GPU Good at Password Cracking?
A $30,000 AI GPU doesn’t outperform consumer GPUs at password cracking. Specops explains why attackers don’t need exotic hardware to break weak passwords. […]
Global Security News
Is the FCC’s Router Ban the Wrong Fix?
The agency put foreign-made consumer routers on its list of prohibited communications devices, but the ban could create more problems down the road.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
US Bans New Foreign-Made Home Routers Over National Security Fears
The FCC has officially added foreign-made consumer routers to its restricted Covered List, citing major cybersecurity risks. Find out what it means for your current devices.
AI, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Over Supply Chain and Cyber Risk Concerns
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Monday that it was banning the import of new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing “unacceptable” risks to cyber and national security. The action was designed to safeguard Americans and the underlying communications networks the country relies on, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a post on X. The…
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FCC bans new routers made outside the USA over security risks
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer routers made in foreign countries, banning the sale of new models in the U.S. […]
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Microsoft Seeks More Coherence in AI Efforts With Copilot Reorganization
The software giant is scrapping the divide between the consumer and business app teams.
AI, Global Security News
Nvidia Wants to Be the Brain of Consumer PCs Once Again
The move marks a return to the consumer PC market for the leader in AI chips.
AI, Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, Risk Management
A new approach for GenAI risk protection
When generative AI (GenAI) hit the consumer market with the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, users worldwide flocked to the product and started experimenting with the tool’s capabilities across industries. The release also sent an instant panic through the hearts of information security professionals whose job is to protect organizations from risks, including the loss or…
AI, Global Security News
The DJI Neo 2 drone is the perfect drone for family, beginners, and hobbyists
Consumer drones have spent the past decade evolving from niche enthusiast gadgets into genuinely accessible creative tools, and few companies have driven that transition more effectively than DJI. Its aircraft are consistently regarded as the benchmark for stability, imaging quality and ease of use. Though, historically, drones required a learning curve that intimidated newcomers. The…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Amazon, Temu and Shein to Dominate Australia’s Marketplace Sector at the Expense of Local Competition
GUEST OPINION: Pattern’s 2026 Marketplace Consumer Report reveals a sector under pressure, with global giants tightening their grip and the era of local marketplaces at risk
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Flare Report: Infostealers Are Fueling Enterprise Identity Attacks
Once largely associated with consumer credential theft, infostealer malware is increasingly impacting enterprises. New research from Flare shows that a rising percentage of infections now expose enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity provider credentials, creating direct risk for corporate systems, cloud environments, and SaaS platforms. “We’re seeing fewer infections overall, but far higher yield per…
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5 Small Business E-Commerce Trends for 2022
The e-commerce space has seen a huge boom over the past two years due to changes in consumer shopping habits. This year will likely see major changes and advancements in e-commerce, and your business may get left behind if you don’t stay ahead of the curve. Here are the top e-commerce trends that small businesses […]
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5 Small Business E-Commerce Trends for 2022
The e-commerce space has seen a huge boom over the past two years due to changes in consumer shopping habits. This year will likely see major changes and advancements in e-commerce, and your business may get left behind if you don’t stay ahead of the curve. Here are the top e-commerce trends that small businesses…