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OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names

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OpenAI expands Trusted Access for Cyber with Bank of America, BlackRock and others, backing defenders, researchers and open-source security teams.
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Rubrik survey warns of AI agents outpacing security

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Survey finds AI agents are spreading faster than security teams can track them, with most firms lacking visibility, rollback controls and identity governance.
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Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025

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Google says Gemini boosted its ad safety systems as it blocked 8.3 billion ads, suspended 24.9 million accounts and cut false bans.
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Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection

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Appdome unveils mobile API defence that checks app, device and session identity before granting access, targeting bot abuse and takeover attacks.
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Appdome adds backend Risk Intelligence APIs for IDAnchor

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Appdome expands IDAnchor with Risk Intelligence APIs to feed backend fraud systems mobile threat history, identity data and AI risk scoring.
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Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud

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Equifax Canada flags 31% jump in first-party fraud as credit cards and banking see more applicants overstating income and finances.
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Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul

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Ecommpay urges eCommerce overhaul as fraud report says current controls miss social engineering, distort competition and leave merchants exposed.
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Rue Gilt Groupe plugs Riskified into Zendesk to curb fraud

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Rue Gilt Groupe brings Riskified identity scoring into Zendesk as retailers race to stop refund abuse without slowing customer service.
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SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

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SITA says aviation tech spend hit USD $50.8 billion in 2025, but poor data integration is still limiting returns across AI, security and sustainability.
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Appdome launches backend risk APIs for mobile fraud

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Appdome widens its IDAnchor platform with server-side Risk Intelligence APIs, giving fraud teams verified mobile signals, threat history and AI-ready scores.
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Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks

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Ticombo urges Canadian football fans to steer clear of unverified World Cup ticket sellers as resale prices climb above CAD $600.
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HackerEarth launches AI interview tool for technical hiring

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HackerEarth debuts AI interview platform with verification and proctoring to help enterprises screen technical candidates around the clock.
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OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders

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OpenAI broadens Trusted Access for Cyber to verified defenders, giving vetted users GPT-5.4-Cyber for tougher security work and code analysis.
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8x8 launches AI Studio for customer experience agents

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8x8 unveils AI Studio to let customer experience teams build agents with natural language, aiming to cut integration delays and costs.
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American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection

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American Express adds AI agent safeguards and purchase protection as it opens a developer kit for software-led buying.
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Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push

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Ledger names Ian Rogers as Chief Human Agency Officer, putting hardware approval and human oversight at the centre of its AI security push.
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Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust

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Kijiji teams up with Interac to let users verify identities before trades, messaging and pickups as Canada's classifieds site lifts safeguards.
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Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare

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Patient data quality becomes a crucial trust test as AI, telehealth and interoperability reshape digital healthcare.
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G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace

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G2A teams up with epay to broaden its marketplace with hundreds of gaming and entertainment gift cards as demand for prepaid digital spending grows.
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iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

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iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.