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Millions of UK adults reuse passwords, survey warns
Multi-factor authentication

Millions of UK adults reuse passwords, survey warns

Millions of UK adults still reuse passwords across multiple accounts, leaving firms exposed as attackers exploit weak cyber habits and phishing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Cybersecurity has a speed problem
DevOps

Cybersecurity has a speed problem

AI has exposed cybersecurity's broken rules, shrinking defenders' response windows to hours and forcing firms into a race to fix risks faster.

By Jorge Monteiro • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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SNP & Structify launch Oros Data venture for M&A files
Software-as-a-Service

SNP & Structify launch Oros Data venture for M&A files

SNP and Structify form Oros Data venture to use AI on contracts and HR files, aiming to cut risk and speed due diligence in M&A deals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Malware

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

BlackFog finds ransomware groups kept 2,160 attacks under wraps in the first quarter as healthcare and government remained prime targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection
Firewalls

Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection

Infoblox widens its cyber security reach with Axur deal, adding AI-powered takedown tools to hunt phishing, impersonation and dark web threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Data Protection

Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises

Cognizant rolls out Secure AI Services for enterprises, targeting AI security, governance and compliance for agentic systems in regulated sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds
Data Protection

APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds

Asia-Pacific firms face mounting identity security strain as AI agents and machine accounts swell, with 94% of IT leaders reporting difficulties.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence
Digital Transformation

Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence

Rapid7 says its tie-up with OpenAI will help security teams speed up vulnerability detection, triage and remediation in a machine-speed threat era.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage
Data Protection

Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage

Synack rolls out Sara AI Pentesting to widen cyber coverage, pairing autonomous reconnaissance with human validation across its PTaaS platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
NZ soldier joins cyber drills in Philippines for first time
Cybersecurity

NZ soldier joins cyber drills in Philippines for first time

Lance Corporal Luke Donovan joins New Zealand Army's first cyber role in Philippines drills, working with United States and Philippine forces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
Encryption

Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet

Quantum computing may break encryption, but the bigger danger is a collapse in digital confidence, with board-level leaders urged to adapt now.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Sysdig launches headless cloud security for AI agents
Cloud Security

Sysdig launches headless cloud security for AI agents

Sysdig rolls out headless cloud security for AI agents, letting automated workflows hunt threats, fix flaws and respond at machine speed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago
One Identity appoints Randy Menon as product chief
Software-as-a-Service

One Identity appoints Randy Menon as product chief

One Identity names Randy Menon as Chief Product and Marketing Officer as the Cork-based identity security firm pushes a SaaS-first product overhaul.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader
Crypto

Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader

Zscaler warns a malicious OpenClaw skill is being used to spread Remcos RAT and GhostLoader via AI agent workflows and developer setups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Expel launches AI framework for security operations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel launches AI framework for security operations

Expel unveils Trust vs. Impact framework to guide security teams on when AI should automate, assist analysts or stay under human control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Genetec warns AI is fuelling physical security risk
Firewalls

Genetec warns AI is fuelling physical security risk

Genetec urges organisations to strengthen identity controls across physical security systems as AI-driven attacks increase the risk of credential theft.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough

Canadian businesses risk a cyber false comfort zone as Zoho research shows AI optimism far outpaces readiness, especially among smaller firms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • 3 days ago