Shadow IT stories

UK firms lose nearly one in five SaaS pounds to wasted or duplicate licences, with 63% facing uncontrolled adoption risking security and overspending.

A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.

Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.

Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.

Cyberattackers exploit AI tools, deepfakes and software flaws like Chrome extensions and Redis to breach enterprise systems and threaten executives.

Google Workspace’s native tools struggle to manage unapproved SaaS apps, exposing firms to data risks amid rising shadow IT use.

RecordPoint has launched RexCommand, a free tool to help organisations manage and govern AI use, tackling risks from unauthorised 'shadow AI' at work.

In 2025, cybersecurity centres on layered data protection, privacy compliance, shadow IT control and responsible AI to safeguard trust and resilience in organisations.

Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.

One in four UK and US firms suffered AI data poisoning attacks last year, risking system integrity and highlighting urgent security challenges.

Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.

LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.

Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.

Netskope’s APJ chief Tony Burnside warns AI guardrails and network control are crucial as cyber threats rise with cloud and AI use surging globally.

Australian law firms like Hicksons Lawyers are boosting cloud security with advanced tech amid rising cyberattacks targeting sensitive client data globally.

Lancom Technology warns executives must swiftly adopt AI strategies to avoid falling behind as companies prioritise AI for productivity and competitive edge in 2025.

Calero has launched a new SaaS management tool to help IT leaders cut costs and tackle shadow IT by improving visibility, control, and optimisation of cloud apps.

Delinea has launched Iris AI, an AI-driven engine enhancing identity security with real-time behavioural authorisation and automated auditing for hybrid work environments.

Nearly half of UK firms faced data breaches last year due to unmanaged devices, revealing major security gaps amid growing hybrid work and shadow IT use.