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Meta smart glasses reflecting surveillance grid data leak risk

Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

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Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
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Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
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Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
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Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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email security
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payment technologies
Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
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NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
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Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.
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New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Kiwi tech stars are launching the world's first blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34, shares insights on chatbots, IoT integration, and tackling Australia's blockchain talent drought in our exclusive interview.