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Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.

Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.

Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson chief product and technology officer as it sharpens AI governance for heavily regulated clients.

Litera launches a hybrid AI upgrade for its Kira contract tool, promising 90%+ accuracy and new generative features planned for 2026.

Staff are quietly turning to unsanctioned AI tools, trading security and data privacy for speed, as new research warns of rising leakage risks.

Luminance launches AI platform to capture contract memory and combat 'enterprise amnesia', promising 90% faster negotiations.

Cost-conscious Canadians now demand sharper prices, personalised tech and rock-solid data security before choosing where to shop.

Ecommpay warns shoppers now have zero tolerance for checkout friction, with failed payments driving cart abandonment and lost revenue.

WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.

Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

SEON and Domaine partner to embed AI-driven fraud prevention into Shopify migrations, aiming to secure merchants without hindering conversions.

Schneider Electric signs as McLaren Racing's Official Energy Technology Partner across F1, IndyCar, F1 Academy and WEC programmes.

Cloudbrink adds Safe AI controls to its zero trust platform, securing hybrid enterprise use of AI agents and browser-based AI services.

Kore.ai lands fresh backing led by AllianceBernstein to grow its enterprise agentic AI platform and accelerate global expansion plans.

Nike is probing a suspected cyberattack after a hacker group claimed to leak 1.4TB of internal data, raising supply chain security fears.

Revizto names new revenue and product chiefs and launches a global CIO advisory network of 75+ leaders to steer its expansion strategy.

UK firms risk weaker AI security and wasted investment as soaring data complexity outpaces their ability to govern and protect systems.

Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.

Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.

Ricoh's CloudStream service has achieved SOC 2 Type II audit status, bolstering its cloud security credentials for regulated industries.