Data breach stories - Page 8
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
Glasswall launches tool to sanitise Microsoft 365 files
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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storage
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Glasswall has launched a Microsoft 365 tool that silently sanitises SharePoint and OneDrive files in real time to block hidden malware.
DeepKeep launches PII guardrail to secure enterprise AI
Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
DeepKeep unveils a PII guardrail inside its AI Firewall to redact and block personal data in enterprise AI prompts, outputs and workflows.
AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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phishing
AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.
Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cowbell warns UK firms to brace for 2026 surge in AI-driven scams, data theft and supply chain hacks amid tighter cyber cover rules.
Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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wearables
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firewalls
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data protection
Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.
Veeam completes USD $1.725b AI security takeover
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam seals USD $1.725b Securiti AI deal to build a single trusted platform for data resilience, security and governance in AI systems.
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon AIDR to secure AI prompts
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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devops
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cloud security
CrowdStrike launches Falcon AIDR to police AI prompts and agents, tackling injection, jailbreaks and sensitive data leaks in real time.
Keeper links identity security alerts into ServiceNow
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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pam
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cloud security
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socs
Keeper links its identity and privileged access alerts into ServiceNow, giving security teams real-time, centralised incident response.
Tenable hack of Copilot AI agent exposes fraud risks
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
A Tenable demo shows a Copilot-built AI agent can be jailbreaked to steal card data and grant free trips, exposing major fraud risks.
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
Rapid7 & HITRUST team up on continuous compliance
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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socs
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breach prevention
Rapid7 and HITRUST link attack surface monitoring with HITRUST controls to automate continuous compliance and cut manual audit workload.
NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.
WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.
Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.
UK retail cyber attacks spread evenly, not linked to key events
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
UK retail cyber attacks occur consistently year-round, not just around shopping events, exposing sensitive data of millions and challenging risk timing assumptions.
Data breach at OpenAI through analytics provider Mixpanel platform
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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mfa
OpenAI ends Mixpanel use after a data breach exposed limited user information linked to its API platform, with no impact on core systems reported.
Closing the gaps in threat intelligence for critical infrastructure
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Colt Technology Services faced a disruptive ransomware attack, highlighting critical gaps in cyber threat intelligence for vital infrastructure resilience.
DeepKeep highlighted for AI cybersecurity in Gartner 2025 report
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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breach prevention
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ai security
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risk & compliance
DeepKeep has been named a Sample Vendor in Gartner's 2025 AI Cybersecurity report, highlighting its platform protecting enterprises from AI-related security risks.