Infosec stories - Page 2
Why diversity in cybersecurity leadership is vital
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devops
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risk & compliance
Homogeneous cybersecurity leadership is a critical, overlooked point of failure; true defence in depth demands diversity as a core control.
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The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
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digital transformation
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cx
Banks risk AI 'infrastructure traps' as long projects outpace fast-evolving models, wasting budget while nimbler rivals ship real solutions.
BeyondTrust named Leader in 2026 GigaOm CIEM Radar
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hybrid cloud
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BeyondTrust's Pathfinder platform has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm's 2026 CIEM Radar, praised for unified identity security.
Contrast integrates with ServiceNow for app risk triage
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application security
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partner programmes
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devsecops
Contrast links its sensors with ServiceNow workflows to sync app and API risk data, aiming to cut false positives and speed remediation.
HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform
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data protection
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encryption
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mdm
HIROH debuts a quantum-ready, end-to-end encrypted phone platform, bundling secure calls and messaging into its premium HIROH Phone.
NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
AI tops data security worries as identity risks surge
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI has become firms' top data security fear as identity and deepfake threats surge, exposing gaps in visibility, encryption and governance.
Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
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data protection
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ransomware
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iot security
Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
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malware
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phishing
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application security
A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.
Island adds browser AI controls to AWS Security Hub
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Island brings browser-based security and AI governance tools to AWS Security Hub Extended, offering unified buying, billing and support.
Saviynt adds Amazon Q AI tools to boost identity risk
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Saviynt taps Amazon Q to add conversational AI and deeper cross-app risk context, helping identity teams automate investigations and fixes.
Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
UpGuard raises USD $75m to expand AI cyber risk tools
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
UpGuard secures USD $75m Series C to scale its AI cyber risk platform, fuelling product development, global expansion and acquisitions.
Tonic unveils AI agent to automate cyber risk fixes
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Tonic launches Mobilization Coordinator AI agent to unify exposure data and automate cyber risk remediation with verified outcomes.
Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike
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ai security
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edr
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security operations
Splashtop has integrated its Autonomous Endpoint Management with CrowdStrike Falcon, unifying Windows endpoint status for IT and security teams.
Security chiefs hit brakes on risky agentic AI roll-out
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Security bosses worldwide are stalling agentic AI roll-outs, citing severe cyber risks and weak identity and access controls.
AI emerges as the leading global data security threat
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI has overtaken all other threats as the top global data security risk, with firms warning its rapid spread magnifies existing vulnerabilities.
AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.
Security debt surges as legacy vulnerabilities pile up
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data protection
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devops
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application security
Security debt hits 82% of organisations as legacy flaws linger over a year, with third-party code driving most critical vulnerabilities.
CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.