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AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud

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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

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data protection
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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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In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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blockchain
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physical security
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casb
With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.
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TechJutsu launches OrgVerify for B2B phone call verification

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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federal trade commission
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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.