Email still reaches more people than any other digital channel. Getting it to actually land in the inbox…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot redesign brings context and actions into one workspace
Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI assistant that helps people write, summarize, analyze information, and complete work tasks, has been redesigned. It now serves as a single, flexible entry point to Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps, suggesting relevant actions based on the user’s work. A redesigned interface built around user intent Microsoft applied the design principle…
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Why AI can’t match human creative work
It’s hard for people to tell the difference between AI-generated advertising and writing. So why do they respond better to the human-made stuff? AI vs. Mad Men Ipsos, along with faculty members from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, just published a unique advertising study. They took 20 real ads from major brands,…
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management
Carnival Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of Nearly 6 Million Customers
Carnival disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 6 million people after hackers used social engineering to access employee accounts. Carnival Corporation is notifying nearly 6 million people after a data breach exposed personal information. According to the notification shared with the Maine Attorney General’s Office, the total number of persons affected is 5,995,277. The company said…
AI, Apps, Global Security News, Network Security
Democratizing AI adoption with Tether’s Bitnet LLM fine-tuning framework
“The future of AI should be accessible, available, and open to people and builders everywhere, and it should not require an absurd amount of resources only available to a handful of cloud providers,” Paolo Ardoino, CEO, Tether. About 700 million people use generative AIs like Gemini and ChatGPT weekly, but adoption is far from uniform.…
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Personal information of 185,000 people exposed after cyberattack on 7-Eleven
Data belonging to about 185,000 people was exposed following a cyberattack on convenience store chain 7-Eleven that was later claimed by the ShinyHunters extortion gang, according to Have I Been Pwned. The exposed information includes email addresses, names, physical addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers, while a small number of records also contained additional…
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7-Eleven data breach exposes personal information of 185,000 people
The ShinyHunters extortion gang stole the personal information of over 183,000 people after hacking the systems of convenience store chain giant 7-Eleven in April, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. […]
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⚡ Weekly Recap: Linux Flaws, Defender 0-Days, Router Botnets, and Supply Chain Chaos
Monday recap. Same mess, new week. A sketchy dev tool got people pwned, old bugs came back from the dead, and security products somehow needed protecting from themselves. A bunch of companies spent the week checking old boxes and forgotten servers they should’ve patched years ago. Good times. Phishing crews are getting smarter too –…
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Interpol Launches Sweeping Cybercrime Crackdown in MENA Region
Over 200 people were arrested in an anti-cybercrime operation that spanned 13 countries across the Middle East and North Africa
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What Will Travel Look Like in 20 Years?
Plus, how tech giants are pushing to build data centers in space and why people are whispering at work.
AI, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Mental health apps are collecting more than emotional conversations
People use mental health apps to talk about depression, trauma and suicidal thoughts in moments they may not share with anyone else. Many users likely assume those conversations carry protections similar to therapy sessions. In reality, mental health apps operate without the same confidentiality and privacy standards that govern licensed therapists. A new academic study…
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Writers Are Going to Extremes to Prove They Didn’t Use AI
People are adding typos, aggressively casual language and references to ‘The Office’ to stay ahead of armchair detectors.
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Vimeo data breach exposes personal information of 119,000 people
The ShinyHunters extortion gang stole personal information belonging to over 119,000 people after hacking the Vimeo online video platform in April, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. […]
AI, Apps, Cloud Security, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
CISOs step up to the security workforce challenge
A robust cybersecurity program needs a range of skilled people, yet many CISOs continue to face an ongoing skills shortage — and the squeeze may only get worse as AI gains traction. Some 95% of cybersecurity practitioners and decision-makers noted at least one security skills gap at their organization, with almost 60% citing critical or significant…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: SMS Blaster Busts, OpenEMR Flaws, 600K Roblox Hacks and 25 More Stories
The internet is noisy this week. We are seeing some wild new tactics, like people using fake cell towers to send scam texts, while some developers are accidentally downloading tools that peek into their private files during a simple install. It is definitely a busy time to be online. Security is always a moving target.…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Cyber is the Number One Global “People Risk,” Says Marsh
Marsh’s 2026 People Risks survey finds cyber‑related challenges dominate, as cyber‑threat literacy tops risks and cyber and AI skills shortages rise
AI, APAC, Data Breaches, Global Security News, privacy
Weekly Update 501
This is so “peak 2026” – writing an equality policy to ensure people treat our AI bot with the same respect as they do their human counterparts. It’s intentionally a bit tongue-in-cheek, but it’s there for a purpose: we simply don’t have the capacity to deal with every request we get, and we need Bruce…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
How to Buy Followers, Likes, and Views in One Place: A Closer Look at the Bundle Model
In this post, I will talk about how to buy followers, likes, and views in one place. People who buy social growth services often run into the same problem early. One site sells followers, another focuses on likes, and a third one handles views, which turns a simple purchase into a scattered process. That setup…
Global Security News, Government & Policy
Helping Romance Scam Victims Require a Proactive, Empathic Approach
People targeted by confidence schemes find getting help is a lonely road. Experts want law enforcement, financial and government institutions to work together and protect them.
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US Busts Myanmar Ring Targeting US Citizens in Financial Fraud
Some 29 people were charged, including a Cambodian senator, and authorities seized more than 500 Web domains tied to fake investment sites.
AI, APAC, Global Security News, privacy
OpenAI tackles a bad habit people have when interacting with AI
Since people tend to paste personal data into AI tools such as ChatGPT, OpenAI has released Privacy Filter, an open-weight model designed to detect and redact personally identifiable information (PII) in text. The model is available under the Apache 2.0 license on Hugging Face and GitHub. “This release is part of our broader effort to…
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Funlab Simplifies Global Operations with Dayforce
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Funlab employees across Australia, New Zealand, and U.S. are now live on the Dayforce AI-powered people platform
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Can You Get Banned for Using Story Viewers?
In this post, I will answer the question – can you get banned for using story viewers? People worry about story viewers for a reason. Instagram makes normal Story views visible to the account owner, warns users to be careful with third party apps and websites, and says data scraping goes against its Terms of…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
Handling the CVE Flood With EPSS, (Mon, Apr 20th)
Every morning, security people around the world face the same ritual: opening their vulnerability feed to find a lot of new CVE entries that appeared overnight. Over the past decade, this flood has become a defining challenge of modern defensive security. Some numbers[1]: CVEs published in 2023: 29K+ CVEs published in 2024: 40K+ New CVEs…
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Marc Benioff Says the Software Bears Are All Wrong About Salesforce
“People think we have our back against the wall,” but customers aren’t replacing its offerings with AI, the CEO says.
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Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS Domains, Exposes 3 Million Criminal Accounts
An international law enforcement operation has taken down 53 domains and arrested four people in connection with commercial distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) operations that were used by more than 75,000 cybercriminals. The ongoing effort, dubbed Operation PowerOFF, disrupted access to the DDoS-for-hire services, took down the technical infrastructure supporting them, and obtained access to
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Officials seize 53 DDoS-for-hire domains in ongoing crackdown
Authorities from 21 countries took down 53 domains and arrested four people allegedly involved in distributed denial-of-service operations used by more than 75,000 cybercriminals, Europol said Thursday. The globally coordinated effort dubbed “Operation PowerOFF” disrupted booter services and seized and dismantled infrastructure, including servers and databases, that supported the DDoS-for-hire services, officials said. Law enforcement…
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Review: The Psychology of Information Security
Security controls fail when they are designed without regard for the people who must use them. That is the central argument of Leron Zinatullin’s second edition, and it is an argument he builds methodically across 17 chapters that draw from organizational psychology, change management, and usability research. About the author Leron Zinatullin is the CISO…
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Identity Management Day 2026
The sixth Identity Management Day highlights the evolving nature of identity is dedicated to informing people and organizations about the dangers of casually or improperly managing and securing digital identities.
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management, Venture
Blind Men and the Elephant: the story of cybersecurity
Blind men and the elephant There’s an old story about a group of blind people who come across an elephant for the first time. Since they can’t see it, each of them tries to understand what it is by touching a different part. One person grabs the trunk and says the elephant is like a…
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Why I’m done calling humans the weakest link
Cybersecurity has long suffered from a people problem, but not in the way we often hear about. As industry that is based on enabling communication across the globe via the internet and many types of devices, many of us practitioners are very bad at communicating to people. A primary example is the phrase “humans are…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Don’t count on government guidance after a smart home breach
People are filling their homes with internet-connected cameras, speakers, locks, and routers. When one of those devices is compromised, the next steps are often unclear. Researchers reviewing government cybersecurity advice in 11 countries found that most guidance focuses on prevention, leaving households with limited support after a breach. The analysis covers Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland,…
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Reddit declares war on bad bot activity
Reddit is introducing changes to support interactions between people. The company is taking a bottom-up approach to help users understand when they are engaging with another person unless an account is labeled otherwise. Reddit plans to verify that users are human without requiring disclosure of real-world identity. How does it work Verified profiles for brands,…
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OpenAI Set to Discontinue Sora Video Platform App
The app, released last year, allowed people to insert themselves into famous movie scenes, among other functions.
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security
QualDerm Partners December 2025 data breach impacts over 3 Million people
Over 3.1M people affected as QualDerm Partners suffered a December 2025 breach, exposing personal, medical, and health insurance data. Over 3.1 million people are affected by a December 2025 data breach at QualDerm Partners, where hackers stole personal, medical, and health insurance information from the company’s internal systems. QualDerm Partners is a U.S.-based healthcare management…
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Darktrace Launches AI-Native Email Security Service for MSSPs
Phishing emails are getting smarter, and Darktrace wants to ensure the people fighting them can keep up. Darktrace brings managed security service capabilities to the channel The Cambridge-based AI cybersecurity company announced Tuesday the launch of its first managed security service offering, built specifically for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), enabling partners to deliver AI-powered…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, malware
⚡ Weekly Recap: CI/CD Backdoor, FBI Buys Location Data, WhatsApp Ditches Numbers & More
Another week, another reminder that the internet is still a mess. Systems people thought were secure are being broken in simple ways, showing many still ignore basic advisories. This edition covers a mix of issues: supply chain attacks hitting CI/CD setups, long-abused IoT devices being shut down, and exploits moving quickly from disclosure to real…
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Navia data breach impacts nearly 2.7 Million people
Navia Benefit Solutions data breach exposed 2.7M people after attackers accessed systems from December 2025 to January 2026. Navia Benefit Solutions disclosed a data breach affecting 2,697,540 individuals. The company detected suspicious activity on January 23, 2026 and quickly launched an investigation to assess the incident. Navia Benefit Solutions is a U.S.-based company that provides…
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Suddenly Everyone in San Francisco Is a ‘Builder,’ Whatever That Means
Tweens are creating their own videogames, and people with zero tech experience are boasting about their apps and agents on LinkedIn.
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How tech leaders can master email deliverability: The essential guide to Email Warmup
GUEST OPINION: Here’s something people in the tech world can definitely relate to: Inboxes tend to overflow with pitches, updates, alerts, newsletters, partnership requests… The list goes on and on and on.
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The art of personalised gift-giving with Cricut
People love gifts, and thus by extension love gift givers. And, while something off-the-shelf is great, what’s better is something highly personalised. No matter what you’re thinking of, Cricut can make it that bit extra special with a little inspiration.
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Network Security
Bell Ambulance data breach impacted over 238,000 people
Bell Ambulance confirms a February 2025 breach affecting 238,000 people, exposing personal, financial, and health information. Nearly 238,000 individuals are impacted by a February 2025 Bell Ambulance data breach. Bell Ambulance is a U.S.-based emergency medical services provider offering ambulance transport, paramedic care, and patient support. It serves communities with urgent medical response, interfacility transfers,…
AI, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Workers reviewing Meta Ray-Ban footage encounter users’ intimate moments
Bank details and intimate moments captured without people realizing they are being recorded are the new privacy nightmare behind the latest tech fashion hit, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. A joint investigation by Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten found that footage and audio recorded by Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are reviewed by human contractors in Kenya, including…
AI, Europe, Global Security News, Network Security
$100 radio equipment can track cars through their tire sensors
When people consider what might track their movements, they think of smartphone apps, GPS services, or roadside cameras. The tires of a new car rarely enter that equation. Researchers at IMDEA Networks Institute, together with European partners, found that Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors inside each wheel broadcast unencrypted wireless signals containing persistent identifiers.…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware
Best Lightweight Antivirus For Old Computers [EXPERT LIST]
Want the best Antivirus for Old Computers? Read on! Many people overlook protecting their old devices simply because they don’t use them as much as the newer ones. However, these systems need as much protection from viruses and malware as any other. For some people, the problem is usually that they can’t find compatible software.…
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The Week the Dreaded AI Jobs Wipeout Got Real
After Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced his fintech firm was laying off 4,000 people, concerns rose that other companies would follow suit and aggressively cut jobs.
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Anthropic acquires Vercept to expand the capabilities of AI computer use
Anthropic has acquired Vercept to help push Claude’s computer use capabilities further. People are using Claude for increasingly complex work, including writing and running code across entire repositories, synthesizing research from dozens of sources, and managing workflows that span multiple tools and teams. Computer use enables Claude to do all of that inside live applications,…
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Why the future of business travel depends on HR and IT aligning
GUEST OPINION: For most organisations, there is a clear line between people and technology; HR shapes culture and policy, while systems and processes are governed by IT.
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The Future of Work in the Age of AI: Opportunities for HR Leaders in 2026
GUEST OPINION: As workplaces, roles and responsibilities continue to evolve at speed, people and culture leaders must be there to help organisations and employees adapt at pace. In the age of AI, how do we ensure we keep the human edge at work? Since AI surged into the mainstream, this question has defined strategic discussions. The accessibility and power of AI has introduced unprecedented uncertainty to the world of work, here in Australia and around the world,…
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The Future of Work in the Age of AI: Opportunities for HR Leaders in 2026
GUEST OPINION: As workplaces, roles and responsibilities continue to evolve at speed, people and culture leaders must be there to help organisations and employees adapt at pace. In the age of AI, how do we ensure we keep the human edge at work? Since AI surged into the mainstream, this question has defined strategic discussions. The accessibility and power of AI has introduced unprecedented uncertainty to the world of work, here in Australia and around the world,…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Why key management becomes the weakest link in a post-quantum and AI-driven security world
When people talk about cryptography, they usually talk about algorithms. RSA versus ECC. Classical versus post quantum. Encryption strength measured in bits and curves. In practice, none of that matters unless keys are created, stored, rotated and retired correctly. Key management is the discipline that governs the entire lifecycle of cryptographic keys, from generation to…
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Apple Sends Alert – iPhones are at Risk
Around 1.6 billion people around the world have iPhones, and while Apple is usually diligent regarding security, there are two major problems that have surfaced. These problems leave iPhone users completely vulnerable to cyber criminal attacks and if users don’t address, they can steal all of your personal data and even your financial information. The…
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Protests Don’t Impede Iranian Spying on Expats, Syrians, Israelis
Iranian threat actors have been stealing credentials from people of interest across the Middle East, using spear-phishing and social engineering.
AI, Android, android security, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Android Quick Share Support for AirDrop: A Secure Approach to Cross-Platform File Sharing
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP, Platforms Security & Privacy, Google Technology should bring people closer together, not create walls. Being able to communicate and connect with friends and family should be easy regardless of the phone they use. That’s why Android has been building experiences that help you stay connected across platforms. As part of…