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Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal

Ottawa's five-year push aims to lift adoption, create 250,000 AI jobs and curb the talent drain as Canada races to catch up.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada

Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Global Stories

Personal data stories

Data Protection

ICO fines rise 370% as watchdog targets big breaches

Larger data breach sanctions are becoming the norm as the ICO issues fewer penalties, but targets cases involving children's privacy and cyberattacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT memory system to US users

ChatGPT's new memory overhaul aims to keep personal details current and useful, with wider access set to follow in coming weeks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

Aztec Labs acquires Obsidion for ZKPassport identity

Privacy fears over centralised ID checks are set to deepen as Aztec Labs brings ZKPassport in-house for wider use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says

European businesses face fresh compliance risk after a study found all 12 leading AI models breached core checks under EU law in testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks

Cure53 found no major flaws in ExpressVPN's email alias and identity monitoring tools, bolstering trust as privacy services face scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Multi-factor authentication

Google flags KnowledgeDeliver flaw & Chinese phishing surge

A zero-day in a widely used Japanese learning platform let hackers plant malware, while Chinese phishing services are now bypassing one-time codes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Phishing

KnowBe4 warns of phishing campaign using fake surveys

Victims are being lured into handing over card details after completing bogus brand surveys promising prizes, as short-lived domains evade filters.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Here launches location reasoning for AI spatial decisions

Businesses using AI for routes and dispatch could cut errors and costs as HERE adds a dedicated layer for spatial computation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

KnowBe4 warns of World Cup scam surge ahead of 2026

Fans risk losing money and personal data as scammers exploit demand for World Cup tickets, travel bookings and visa details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Google overhauls Search with new AI-powered interface

Search is becoming more task-focused as Google rolls out AI tools that can track topics, book services and use personal data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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Data Protection

Telstra launches bank-verified identity checks in store

Telstra store customers can now verify their identity through a bank in seconds, cutting document handovers and helping curb fraud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Virtual Private Networks

Australian football fans trust fake Wi-Fi networks

Most Australian fans would still join venue-named hotspots, leaving match-day travellers exposed to phishing, fake streams and account theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Privacy

China using job sites to target sensitive info, warns NZ

The alert raises pressure on clearance holders and defence workers after recruiters were accused of using LinkedIn and other platforms to seek secrets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month