Cyber Risk stories
Managed service providers are under rising pressure from ransomware and nation-state attacks as Blackpoint expands intelligence-led security for partners.
Clients will get a single security operating model as Grant Thornton Advisors replaces fragmented MDR tools with CrowdStrike Falcon across its global services.
MSPs may see fewer alerts and lower workloads as the security vendor expands its Pax8 channel reach after a startup award win.
Most firms still leave broad internal paths open, letting a single breach spread across servers and disrupt operations, a report says.
The move would deepen SailPoint's reach into fast-growing machine identity risks as firms race to control AI agents and cloud credentials.
More than four in 10 firms where AI widened access were breached last year, underscoring a growing governance gap, Netwrix says.
Connected cars face a widening attack surface as PCA flags 265 new flaws in the first quarter, with most exploitable without specialist tools.
Guardrails may not stop attackers as Anthropic's split release underscores a widening gap between AI exploit discovery and patching.
Acquirers could cut months from post-deal IT integration, as the tie-up aims to let staff use applications on day one after closing.
The proposals could shape how banks and insurers manage cyber and operational risks as AI adoption accelerates across the sector.
Uninsured cyber and climate claims are widening a gap that could leave insurers exposed to more than USD $700 billion in losses by 2030.
Most firms still judge tech buys on upfront price, even as security, efficiency and long-term value increasingly drive business risk.
Longer dwell times and rising ransomware threats are exposing gaps in industrial defences, despite better OT visibility and governance.
Ransomware losses worsened in May as attacks climbed 48% year on year, despite a 7% drop in overall cyber incidents.
Closer monitoring of cyber risks is now a priority for regional utilities, as Coliban Water seeks faster threat detection and response.
Operators in finance, telecoms, energy and transport face mandatory reporting and stronger safeguards as Ottawa tightens oversight of cyber risk.
More than half of Irish office staff say speed is taking precedence over rules, raising the risk of unchecked breaches and data lapses.
Half of Australian businesses suffered a cyber incident last year, with QBE saying 26% involved AI and many hit by supplier-linked attacks.
Skills shortages are now holding back Ireland's tech chiefs as AI investment jumps, with most firms still unable to deploy it at speed.
Australia will get wider support to defend critical digital systems as Canberra and Microsoft deepen cooperation on cyber security and AI.