Anthropic tests user trust with ID and selfie checks for Claude

Anthropic announced identity verification for Claude using government ID and selfie checks, becoming the first major AI chatbot to do so, a move that may prove unpopular with users. Having built its reputation around privacy in the AI race, Anthropic r… Continue reading Anthropic tests user trust with ID and selfie checks for Claude

European AI spending set to hit $290 billion by 2029

European enterprises are committing serious money to AI, and the numbers are accelerating. According to IDC’s Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, AI spending across Europe will reach $290 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual g… Continue reading European AI spending set to hit $290 billion by 2029

Windows is getting stronger RDP file protections to fight phishing attacks

Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections starting with the April 2026 security update to reduce phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. With these updates, the Remote Desktop Connection app displays stronger warning dialogs bef… Continue reading Windows is getting stronger RDP file protections to fight phishing attacks

OpenAI expands its cyber defense program with GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted researchers

Defending critical software has long depended on the ability to find and fix vulnerabilities faster than attackers can exploit them. OpenAI is expanding a program designed to give professional defenders prioritized access to AI tools built for that pur… Continue reading OpenAI expands its cyber defense program with GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted researchers

Microsoft ends desktop detour for sensitivity labels in Office web apps

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Office for the web that removes a long-standing limitation around document protection, adding new control to browser-based apps. Specifying users in the Permissions dialog (Source: Microsoft) Users can now apply se… Continue reading Microsoft ends desktop detour for sensitivity labels in Office web apps

$12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown

More than $12 million has been frozen, and over 20,000 victims have been identified in an international law enforcement operation targeting cryptocurrency and investment scammers. Authorities also uncovered more than $45 million in suspected cryptocurr… Continue reading $12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown

Google makes it harder to exploit Pixel 10 modem firmware

Google is working to improve the security of Pixel phones by focusing on the cellular baseband modem, a part of the device that handles communication with mobile networks and processes external data. In the Pixel 9, the company introduced measures to r… Continue reading Google makes it harder to exploit Pixel 10 modem firmware