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Sam altman

Altman sets out OpenAI roadmap for future AI co-workers

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Sam Altman says AI co-workers will reshape software jobs, cut team sizes and force firms to compete on ideas, attention and resilience.
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Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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crypto
Governments are quietly turning Web3 from hype to infrastructure, adopting blockchains for identity, records and public service delivery.
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Fears UK under-16 social media ban will hurt creators

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Plans for a UK under-16 social media ban spark warnings it could damage the creator economy while missing deeper online safety flaws.
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NCC Group, Delinea partner on managed PAM for AI era

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
NCC Group and Delinea launch managed privileged access service, targeting AI-era identity threats with Zero Trust, cloud-native controls.
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EU rules push POS compliance to the frontline checkout

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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cx
EU rules are turning the checkout into a compliance hub, pushing retailers to rethink POS tech, processes and in-store customer journeys.
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Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.
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Identity compromise drives cyber risk as AI agents surge

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Identity compromise now drives most cyber incidents as AI agents surge, with confidence in visibility of digital identities collapsing.
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Climb extends Delinea identity security reach in Europe

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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cloud security
Climb extends its Delinea identity security distribution into the UK, Ireland and DACH as AI-driven identity threats intensify across Europe.
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Ping Identity unveils Universal Services for trust

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Ping Identity has launched Universal Services, a continuous trust layer to combat AI-driven fraud and secure risky interactions beyond login.
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Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
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Yubico urges EU financial firms to ditch legacy MFA

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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mfa
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cloud security
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Yubico warns EU financial firms that DORA-era resilience demands phish-resistant passkeys, not passwords and legacy MFA still rife in banks.
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Governments tighten social media age checks for children

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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edge computing
Governments worldwide tighten social media age checks for children, fuelling demand for privacy-friendly facial age estimation tools.
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YAP Global names Otto Jacobsson CEO amid crypto shift

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.
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BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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network security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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mfa
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cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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One Identity adds AI threat response to Manager 10.0

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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One Identity's Manager 10.0 adds AI-driven threat response, risk-based governance and a new browser interface to tackle identity attacks.
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AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
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Select ID gains UK DIATF & ISO 27001 security nods

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data protection
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cx
Select ID becomes UK's only dedicated identity orchestration network with DIATF status and ISO 27001, boosting reusable digital IDs for finance.
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Designer Kids Club debuts ReLuxe Story circular IDs

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Designer Kids Club launches ReLuxe Story, using Digital Product Passports to track luxury childrenswear from first purchase to resale.