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AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
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OpenAI rolls out age checks ahead of ChatGPT adult mode

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
OpenAI deploys behavioural age prediction for ChatGPT as it prepares a 2026 adult mode, raising fresh privacy and child-safety concerns.
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Lighthouse unveils LighthouseIQ AI platform for law

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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erp
Lighthouse launches LighthouseIQ, an AI legal platform promising faster eDiscovery, case analysis and regulator-ready document review.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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genai
Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
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US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
US banks boost AI spending to combat rising check fraud, linked to USD $12.5 billion loss, ahead of the holiday season peak in fraudulent activities.
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TechJutsu launches OrgVerify for B2B phone call verification

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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enterprise security
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fraud prevention
TechJutsu has launched OrgVerify, a platform that helps firms authenticate outbound calls to combat rising phone fraud and protect customer trust.
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TextNow adopts Enea firewall to combat rising SMS fraud risk

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
TextNow partners with Enea to deploy Adaptive Messaging Firewall, tackling rising SMS fraud and enhancing user protection amid growing scam threats.
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WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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physical security
A WestJet data breach exposed passengers' passports and IDs, heightening risks of long-term identity theft and synthetic fraud schemes globally.
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Report reveals major privacy compliance failures in US, EU

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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federal trade commission
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data sharing
Privado's 2024 report reveals a staggering 75% of top websites in the US and Europe fail to comply with privacy laws, boosting legal compliance risks.
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Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Dovetail's study finds that 40% of users face financial loss due to 'dark design' tactics on eCommerce platforms.