User data stories

YouTube has launched its first personalised Recap in New Zealand, giving signed-in viewers sharable year-end summaries of their watching habits.

OpenAI ends Mixpanel use after a data breach exposed limited user information linked to its API platform, with no impact on core systems reported.

On-device AI enhances privacy by processing data locally on devices, reducing risks and boosting security compared to traditional cloud-based AI models.

Google launches Private AI Compute, a cloud AI platform using Gemini models and TPUs, ensuring user data privacy and secure processing for smarter services.

Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.

Tenable exposed three critical flaws in Google’s Gemini suite enabling unseen theft of sensitive user data, now patched by Google to prevent exploitation.

Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.

SuperWorld partners with ASI Alliance to enhance its virtual real estate platform by integrating decentralised AI, creating immersive and monetisable real-world linked experiences.

Cloudflare now blocks AI crawlers by default, requiring explicit permission to access web content, giving creators control and potential compensation options.

Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.

Mistral AI's Le Chat ranks highest for privacy in AI models, while Meta, Google, and Microsoft lag behind in data transparency and user control, says Incogni.

Appdome has launched dynamic defence plugins to combat threats from the popular DeepSeek AI app, which poses serious security risks to mobile users.

AttackIQ signs CISA's Secure by Design pledge, aiming to integrate robust security measures into all products, enhancing global digital safety and inspiring industry standards.

Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.

Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.

The integration of AI and cloud ERPs, such as NetSuite, is transforming business systems with hyper-personalisation, predictive analytics, and intuitive user interactions.

Cybercriminals increasingly harness AI for innovative and harder-to-detect attacks, using tools like ChatGPT to improve malware efficiency, automate phishing attempts and exploit APIs vulnerabilities.

The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.

Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.

Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.