The flaws, disclosed by Token Security, did not require malware or insider access, only a free Zapier account.
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US charges Google security engineer with Polymarket insider trading
A Google security engineer was charged with insider trading after winning $1.2 million using confidential company data to place bets on the cryptocurrency-based Polymarket decentralized prediction market. […]
AI, APAC, Apps, Compliance, Global Security News
High-Quality Customer Outcomes Require Courageous Leadership
This article is written by Brett Diamond, CEO, 11:11 Systems, and provided to Channel Insider by 11:11 Systems. Every company claims to be customer-first. Many invest in support, success teams, and service management frameworks. But the uncomfortable truth is this: ensuring quality at every customer touch point often requires focused decision-making. And the decisions that…
AI, Compliance, Endpoint, Global Security News
When ransomware hits, confidence doesn’t restore endpoints
Ransomware, supply chain vulnerabilities, insider threats, compliance failures, and software disruptions remain major concerns for security leaders, according to The Ransomware Reality: Zero Days to Recover report by Absolute Security. How CISOs currently ensure endpoint resilience against ransomware (overall, %) (Source: Absolute Security) A survey of 750 CISOs from enterprise organizations with more than 5,000…
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Microsoft rolls out revamped Windows Insider Program
Microsoft says it’s rolling out a revamped Windows Insider Program experience as part of the broader plans to address performance and reliability concerns affecting Windows 11. […]
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Apple Hardware Executive John Ternus to Become CEO
The longtime Apple insider is succeeding Tim Cook, who will become executive chairman.
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Microsoft tests Windows Explorer speed, performance improvements
Microsoft is rolling out multiple File Explorer changes to Windows 11 users in the Insider program, including improvements to launch speed and performance. […]
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Microsoft adds hidden feature flags to Windows Insider builds
Microsoft Windows Insider members will soon have an easy way to select which new features they test. Until now, Windows Insiders have had to wait for Microsoft to randomly assign them news features for testing through its Controlled Feature Rollout program or enable the features themselves through third-party software such as ViVeTool. The new Windows…
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Video: SotaTek US CEO on AI Infrastructure Mistakes MSPs Must Fix
In this Channel Insider Partner POV episode, Katie Bavoso sits down with MK Tong, CEO of SotaTek USA, to break down why infrastructure—not AI models—is the real bottleneck for enterprise success. As AI workloads grow more complex, many organizations are rushing deployments without rethinking their infrastructure strategy. Tong shares where companies go wrong, how infrastructure…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack
When Daniel Rhyne pleaded guilty on April 1 to having launched an insider extortion attack against his then-employer, authorities enumerated the techniques he used, including unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, changing of passwords, and scheduling unauthorized tasks on the domain controller. After he shut down key systems and accounts, he sent…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack
When Daniel Rhyne pleaded guilty on April 1 to having launched an insider extortion attack against his then-employer, authorities enumerated the techniques he used, including unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, changing of passwords, and scheduling unauthorized tasks on the domain controller. After he shut down key systems and accounts, he sent…
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Windows 11 gets a rebuilt console engine with regex search, Sixel images and a 10x speed boost
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 29558.1000 to the Canary Channel, part of the optional 29500 build series. The build carries a set of changes focused on the Windows Console, a handful of bug fixes, and small improvements to Settings and disk utilities. A rebuilt console The bulk of this build centers on the…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Video: SecurityBridge CEO on SAP Security, AI Risks & 2026 Priorities
In this Channel Insider Partner POV interview, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Jesper Zerlang, CEO of SecurityBridge, to discuss SAP cybersecurity, AI-driven threats like data poisoning, and why channel-first strategies will define partner growth in 2026. Zerlang shares insights on securing mission-critical SAP environments, evolving compliance challenges for CISOs and CIOs, and how partners…
AI, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
The insider threat rises again
Insider threats are coming back in a consequential way. According to the State of Human Risk Report from Mimecast, 42% of organizations have experienced an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year, with 42% also reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. The report further found that organizations experienced an…
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US charges another ransomware negotiator linked to BlackCat attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice charged another former DigitalMint employee for his involvement in an insider scheme in which ransomware negotiators secretly partnered with the BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware operation. […]
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Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD script execution. […]
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Your staff are your biggest security risk: AI is making it worse
A new report claims that the cost of insider security incidents has surged 20% in two years, reaching an average of US $19.5 million per organization annually, with no sign that the alarming figure is flattening. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
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Video: Harbor IT on NENS Acquisition and Why the Generalist MSP Model Is Dying
In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with leaders from Harbor IT to discuss the company’s acquisition of New England Network Solutions, better known as NENS, and what it means for the future of managed services. CFO Hannah Paige and newly appointed CRO Michael Kourkoulakos, the former CEO of…
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Cost of Insider Incidents Surges 20% to Nearly $20m
DTEX claims insider incidents cost $19.5m in 2025, with employee negligence most expensive
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Webinar: Power up your exam prep!
Ready to get certified but not sure where to start? Get insider tips and tricks on what to do from day one to test day. Join ISC2-certified instructors and an audience of your peers for this live interactive webinar on February 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM CET. Find out what to do in the months,…
AI, Channel Insider, Global Security News, Video
Video: Hype, Bubble, or Breakthrough? Talking All Things AI with The Neuron
In this special crossover episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso welcomes the hosts of sister podcast, The Neuron — Grant Harvey and Corey Noles — alongside Channel Insider Managing Editor Victoria Durgin for a fast-paced, unfiltered discussion about the state of AI in 2026. From Anthropic vs. OpenAI vs. Google to the…
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Channel Insider Announces the 2026 CML100 List
Channel Insider is proud to release the 2026 CML100, our annual list recognizing the organizations and leaders having the greatest impact on the global IT channel. Now in its latest edition, the CML100 (Channel Marketing Leaders 100 List) serves as both a recognition program and an editorial benchmark. It highlights the companies and executives shaping…
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How to hack a prison, and the hidden threat of online checkouts
A literal insider threat: we head to a Romanian prison where “self-service” web kiosks allowed inmates to run wild. Then we head to the checkout aisle to ask why JavaScript on payment pages went feral, and how new PCI DSS rules are finally muzzling Magecart-style skimmers. Plus: Graham reveals his new-found superpower with Keyboard Maestro,…