Infosec stories
Account takeovers are becoming harder to stop as attackers use real-time code theft and fake login pages to bypass Microsoft 365 MFA.
Attackers can now probe Entra ID accounts and passwords at scale without a real app, leaving defenders with little sign-in telemetry.
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
The award could aid recruitment as the security company expands its certified workplaces across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Customers can now buy KnowBe4's security tools through AWS Marketplace, speeding deployment as firms race to protect employees and AI agents.
Defenders face added pressure as the update covers two actively exploited flaws and a SharePoint bug that could enable remote code execution.
Defenders face shorter patching windows as Check Point says AI can now turn new flaws into working exploits within hours.
Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.
Users relying on SMS or voice for sign-ins will be nudged to passkeys as Microsoft phases out weaker multifactor methods in Entra ID.
Free workshop sandboxes should make it easier for developers to try AWS training without a personal account, credit card or cleanup.
Public agencies risk ransomware within seconds as attackers exploit identities, cloud tools and virtualisation layers, Google warns.
Businesses using autonomous AI on endpoints face new oversight gaps, as Keeper extends its privilege controls to agent actions and approvals.
Amid rising AI-generated code risks, the hire is aimed at speeding CodeHunter's push into enterprise and government cybersecurity markets.
Banks are seeing attackers favour stealthy access over ransomware, with a UK-specific exploit hitting nearly half of monitored sensors.
Banks face a shrinking window to harden legacy systems as cheap AI tools make vulnerability hunting and repeat attacks far easier for criminals.
Tighter regulation and rising cyber threats are pushing insurers to bolster defences for customer data and operational systems.
Only one in three UK cyber managers think their compliance model can scale as new rules pile pressure on governance teams.
Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.
A gap between perceived readiness and formal scrutiny forced the defence contractor to rebuild its compliance programme before passing.
As AI spreads through core business functions, executives warn weak oversight could expose firms to deepfakes, fraud and costly incidents.
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