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Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance

Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month

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Ransomware attacks hit 894 as AI boosts cyber crime
Malware

Ransomware attacks hit 894 as AI boosts cyber crime

North America and Europe bore most of the 894 July ransomware incidents as NCC Group warned AI tools are accelerating attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
NCC Group logs record July ransomware cases as AI rises
Malware

NCC Group logs record July ransomware cases as AI rises

Industrial operators faced sustained pressure in July, as ransomware attacks hit 894 cases and AI-assisted tactics began to reshape threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer
Data Protection

Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire signals Forcepoint's push to sharpen its AI security sales as rivals vie for enterprise spending on data protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AI agents used by 68% of top cyber teams, study finds
Security Operations Centres

AI agents used by 68% of top cyber teams, study finds

Top cyber teams are adopting AI agents in greater numbers, even as the latest benchmark shows faster challenge solves and fuller board completion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds
Data Protection

Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds

Enterprise teams are exposing data and workflow systems as AI agents spread without approval, leaving most tools outside IT control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
Robotics

AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot

As autonomous tools spread through workplaces, security teams are struggling to track who can access HR, finance and customer data.

By James Ross • 4 min read • Last month
Wiz says many cloud alerts are not real attack paths
Cloud Security

Wiz says many cloud alerts are not real attack paths

Contextual checks cut more than half of high-priority cloud findings, as Wiz warns teams are wasting time on alerts that do not enable attack paths.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws
Ransomware

Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws

The flaws could have let attackers hijack identities and take over domains in environments where Active Directory still runs most enterprise access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Token appoints former HSBC security chief to board
Digital Transformation

Token appoints former HSBC security chief to board

Enterprises weighing autonomous AI controls now have a former HSBC security chief on Token's board as it targets risky agent actions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027
Digital Transformation

Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027

Enterprises face rising exposure to AI-specific attacks as spending on tools to secure models and apps nears USD $4.8 billion in 2027.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
CrowdStrike lifts outlook after record ARR quarter
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike lifts outlook after record ARR quarter

Strong demand for its Falcon platform and AI security tools helped CrowdStrike lift full-year guidance after record quarterly ARR growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
LevelBlue opens Sydney security centre for Australia
Network Security

LevelBlue opens Sydney security centre for Australia

Australian critical infrastructure operators gain local cyber response as tighter incident-reporting rules lift demand for onshore support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director
Data Protection

Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director

Demand for managed cyber security services is rising as organisations struggle to keep pace with more complex threats and stretched internal teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response
Digital Transformation

Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response

Cybersecurity teams could cut manual handoffs as Filigran ties intelligence, validation and remediation together in one AI workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR
Software-as-a-Service

Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR

Rising complaint volumes and fines of up to GBP £17.5 million are pushing financial firms to automate data access requests under UK GDPR.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Passpack launches iOS app & Chrome password extension
Software-as-a-Service

Passpack launches iOS app & Chrome password extension

Mobile and browser access should cut risky workarounds for small businesses still sharing logins through texts, notes and spreadsheets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month