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China-linked hackers target tech firms for AI secrets
Ransomware

China-linked hackers target tech firms for AI secrets

Access to AI research and software is drawing state-backed and criminal attacks, with technology firms now the world's most targeted sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Digital Transformation

Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious

Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service
Software-as-a-Service

Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service

Security teams can now restore Microsoft 365 data from ransomware or deletion within Sophos Central, reducing reliance on separate backup tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Arms Cyber launches AI policy enforcement for endpoints
Disaster Recovery

Arms Cyber launches AI policy enforcement for endpoints

The new feature targets shadow AI on laptops and desktops, helping security teams block data leaks before models can access sensitive files.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Agentic AI can move data in under 30 minutes: DTEX
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI can move data in under 30 minutes: DTEX

Enterprise security teams face a new visibility gap as approved AI agents can copy and transfer sensitive data in under 30 minutes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service
Data Protection

Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service

Sophos customers can now restore Microsoft 365 data after ransomware or account compromise without leaving the Sophos Central console.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
KnowBe4 launches Teams security tool against phishing
Cloud Security

KnowBe4 launches Teams security tool against phishing

Organisations using Microsoft Teams will gain new defences against phishing and impersonation as attackers shift beyond email to trusted chat tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Proofpoint extends security & governance into Claude
Data Protection

Proofpoint extends security & governance into Claude

It lets customers apply existing data loss and governance policies to AI-assisted work in Claude, after suspicious AI incidents hit 42% of firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study
Data Protection

Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study

Most workers are blurring the line between corporate and personal AI use, leaving employers blind to sensitive data shared outside approved accounts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
APAC firms face AI governance gap over rogue tools
Software-as-a-Service

APAC firms face AI governance gap over rogue tools

Unapproved collaboration apps are widening security loopholes for APAC businesses as AI tools spread faster than governance can keep up.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Keeper Security adds approval controls to KeeperPAM
Ransomware

Keeper Security adds approval controls to KeeperPAM

Approval-based access controls now give security teams tighter oversight of privileged accounts as AI agents expand the attack surface.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers
Software-as-a-Service

Akamai buys LayerX to curb employee AI use in browsers

The purchase adds browser-based AI controls to Akamai's security portfolio as firms scramble to monitor staff use of generative tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Netskope launches AgentSkope AI agents for security teams
Digital Transformation

Netskope launches AgentSkope AI agents for security teams

It aims to reduce alert fatigue for security teams, with one beta customer processing 14 million daily alerts in minutes instead of hours.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre for AI security
Data Protection

Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre for AI security

Growing AI security fears are driving Proofpoint’s European expansion, with the Paris site aimed at helping customers meet local regulatory demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists
Data Protection

Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists

Security teams can spot risky data movement before alerts fire, helping stop sensitive information from leaving approved channels.

By Adam Burns • 5 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 adds outbound email security tools for SMBs
Malware

KnowBe4 adds outbound email security tools for SMBs

Small firms facing rising data-loss risks now get stronger checks on outbound email, with AI warnings for misdirected messages and sensitive content.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Exabeam taps Chillisoft Australia to widen distribution
Cloud Security

Exabeam taps Chillisoft Australia to widen distribution

Businesses facing rising cyber threats in Australia will gain broader access to Exabeam's security operations tools through a new Chillisoft partnership.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Redington partners with Vehere to boost India cyber reach
Ransomware

Redington partners with Vehere to boost India cyber reach

The tie-up gives Indian enterprises and public sector buyers broader access to AI-based threat detection as cyber risks rise across hybrid networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month