Google is introducing a new Android security feature that will detect and flag phone calls in which scammers use artificial intelligence to impersonate a user’s personal contacts. […]
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AI, Global Security News
New Android feature promises to spot deepfake scam calls
Android is introducing fake call detection to help protect users from impersonation scams. The feature can detect and flag suspected spoofed calls when both parties use Phone by Google on Android 12 or later. It will roll out globally this month, starting with Pixel devices. Story of two calls from “Mom” (Source: Google) “Fake call…
AI, Cybersecurity, Funding, Global Security News, Venture
Lemhi Emerges From Stealth With AI Platform Built for MSPs
Lemhi officially launches today after exiting stealth, introducing an AI Transformation-as-a-Service platform built specifically for managed service providers (MSPs). The company also confirms a pre-seed funding round led by Top Down Ventures, with participation from Lookout Ventures and Start Something Ventures. Why Lemhi says AI operations are a challenge worth addressing Lemhi positions itself as…
AI, Global Security News, Network Security
Dell Set to Make Partner Program Enhancements
Dell Technologies is introducing new enhancements to Dell’s partner program, including rebates and incentives aligned to strategic solutions and customer outcomes. Dell aligns partner incentives to customer outcomes across the portfolio These enhancements are launching in August 2026 and are built around rewarding the outcomes customers expect. “We’re announcing pretty significant enhancements to our program,”…
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Microsoft to automatically roll back faulty Windows drivers
Microsoft is introducing a new Windows Update capability that will allow it to remotely roll back problematic Windows drivers delivered through Windows Update. […]
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
How AI Hallucinations Are Creating Real Security Risks
AI hallucinations are introducing serious security risks into critical infrastructure decision-making by exploiting human trust through highly confident yet incorrect outputs. When an AI model lacks certainty, it doesn’t have a mechanism to recognize that. Instead, it generates the most probable response based on patterns in its training data, even if that response is inaccurate.…
Global Security News, privacy
Instagram messaging encryption removed, and privacy advocates are pushing back
After introducing optional end-to-end encrypted messaging in 2023, Instagram announced in March 2026 that encryption for direct messages would be discontinued, and the feature was removed on May 8. The change allows Instagram to access direct message content, including images, videos, and voice notes. “If you have chats that are affected by this change, you…
AI, Global Security News
Meta adds proof-based security to encrypted backups
Meta has updated its infrastructure for protecting password-based and end-to-end encrypted backups, introducing over-the-air fleet key distribution for Messenger and a commitment to publishing evidence of secure fleet deployments. How encrypted backups work These updates build on the company’s HSM-based Backup Key Vault, which provides end-to-end encrypted backups for WhatsApp and Messenger. The system protects…
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Broadcom introduces zero-trust runtime for scalable AI agents
Broadcom has announced VMware Tanzu Platform agent foundations, introducing a secure-by-default agentic runtime designed to accelerate the delivery of autonomous AI applications. By extending the trusted code-to-production simplicity of Tanzu Platform to AI agents, Broadcom is enabling enterprise developers to move beyond siloed AI experiments and into scalable, governed production on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).…
AI, Global Security News
Reddit declares war on bad bot activity
Reddit is introducing changes to support interactions between people. The company is taking a bottom-up approach to help users understand when they are engaging with another person unless an account is labeled otherwise. Reddit plans to verify that users are human without requiring disclosure of real-world identity. How does it work Verified profiles for brands,…
AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Optiv CRO: AI Driving New Enterprise Security Risks
Enterprise security teams are under increasing pressure as AI adoption accelerates, introducing new risks around identity, governance, and operational resilience. Channel Insider spoke with Optiv CRO John Hurley about how enterprise priorities are shifting—and where partners are seeing the most demand in 2026. Optiv’s advisory model reflects shift toward services-led security Optiv supports its enterprise…
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Summit Holdings Debuts “MSP as a Service” Operations Model
Summit Holdings is introducing a new MSP-as-a-Service (MSPaaS) operating model to help managed service providers scale faster and improve profitability amid mounting industry pressures. The offering combines white-labeled operational support with integrated tooling, allowing MSPs to expand service delivery and recurring revenue without adding internal headcount. The move comes as many MSPs face growing cybersecurity…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Orca Platform enhancements use AI to cut cloud alert noise
Orca Security has announced major enhancements to the Orca Platform, introducing new AI-powered security agents, real-time detection of AI usage across cloud environments, remediation-focused workflows, and code reachability analysis. These innovations enable organizations to move beyond fragmented alerts toward faster investigation, clearer prioritization, and measurable risk reduction. As enterprises accelerate AI adoption and scale across…
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Meta adds new WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger anti-scam tools
Meta is introducing new anti-scam protections across its platforms, deploying systems and user-facing warnings to protect users against scammers. […]
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CustomerXR Brings VR Apps to the Channel
CustomerXR, an innovative Extended Reality (XR) company, is introducing its virtual reality for business applications to the indirect channel for the first time. This showcase of virtual and augmented reality applications is available in the Meta Quest Store and is developed for Bath Fitter, Kitchen Saver, Egress Pros, Meineke, and others. Job training for new…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
SailPoint expands AI-powered identity security with adaptive identity framework
SailPoint announced significant advancements to its AI-powered SailPoint Platform, introducing the first in a series of capabilities that advance its adaptive identity vision, an approach designed to address the critical security challenges of IT environments. New features include: Privilege: SailPoint is delivering total visibility into privilege risk with the launch of privilege discovery and classification…
AI, Global Security News, malware
Targeted advertising is also targeting malware
Online ads are increasingly being used a means of introducing malware into organizations, according to The Media Trust. “Malvertising surpassed both email and direct hacks as the leading vector for malware delivery worldwide,” said Chris Olson, CEO of The Media Trust, an ad scanning and filtering company with, perhaps, a vested interest in playing up…
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Targeted advertising is also targeting malware
Online ads are increasingly being used a means of introducing malware into organizations, according to The Media Trust. “Malvertising surpassed both email and direct hacks as the leading vector for malware delivery worldwide,” said Chris Olson, CEO of The Media Trust, an ad scanning and filtering company with, perhaps, a vested interest in playing up…
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Hexnode IdP brings device-aware authentication and zero trust to enterprise access
Hexnode has announced the launch of Hexnode IdP. By introducing this native identity layer, Hexnode delivers enterprise-grade authentication and identity management within a single, unified framework. While debuting as a dedicated Identity Provider (IdP), the solution marks a significant expansion of the Hexnode ecosystem, acting as a comprehensive identity engine that integrates directly into the…
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Apple unveils its next-gen M5 family of Mac laptops
Turning to the Mac, Apple on Tuesday updated the world’s most popular laptop, introducing the MacBook Air with an M5 chip. It also unveiled super-powered M5 Pro and M5 Max chips inside the MacBook Pro, a new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. The latest product introductions follow Monday’s announcement of a new M4-powered iPad…
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AI FOMO: How Pressure to Adopt AI is Outpacing Understanding
AI – or large language models (LLMs) – is introducing new attack surfaces, despite the new capabilities that the technology promises. The new threats it is introducing, including prompt injection, deepfakes, and alignment risks, are huge security concerns at a strategic level. AI FOMO is driving enterprise adoption before risk mitigation At the Genetec Global…
AI, Compliance, Global Security News
Compliance Scorecard v10 delivers context-driven AI for explainable compliance decisions
Compliance Scorecard announced the release of v10, introducing governed, audit-ready AI designed to support defensible compliance decision-making for managed service providers (MSPs). Compliance Scorecard v10 applies AI only within a structured system of validated context and controls. The platform is built on a simple premise: AI can only be trusted in compliance if the required…
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Securonix shifts security operations to measurable AI-driven productivity
Securonix announced Sam, the AI SOC Analyst, and the Securonix Agentic Mesh, introducing a new operating model for security operations that scales analyst productivity, governs AI in production, and delivers board-ready outcomes. At a time when security operations are overwhelmed by alert volume, analyst shortages, and rising SIEM costs, Securonix is shifting the conversation from…
Compliance, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Risk Management
Passwork 7.4 enhances enterprise security with centralized User vault restrictions
Passwork has released version 7.4, introducing restrictive settings for User vaults along with enhancements to improve security and user experience. The update enables administrators to enforce stricter controls over password sharing and distribution, reducing data breach risks and supporting compliance with strong security policies. Key features of Passwork 7.4 Restrictive settings for User Vaults: Administrators…
AI, Endpoint, Global Security News, Helpdesk, ITSM & Other Tools
Hexnode Genie AI Adds Conversational IT Control
Hexnode has announced a significant upgrade to Hexnode Genie AI, introducing a conversational interface within its Hexnode Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) console. The feature lets IT teams pull real-time device insights, run commands, and automate troubleshooting — all through natural language prompts. Building a context-aware IT ecosystem Hexnode cited the time-consuming process of locating data…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Browser, Global Security News, privacy, Security
Firefox Will Give Users an AI Kill Switch for Better Privacy
Not everyone wants AI in their browser. Firefox 148 is introducing easy toggles to disable chatbots and AI tab grouping. Discover how Mozilla is prioritising user choice and privacy in its latest 2026 update.
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Streamline security response at scale with AWS Security Hub automation
A new version of AWS Security Hub, is now generally available, introducing new ways for organizations to manage and respond to security findings. The enhanced Security Hub helps you improve your organization’s security posture and simplify cloud security operations by centralizing security management across your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. The new Security Hub transforms…
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Streamline security response at scale with AWS Security Hub automation
A new version of AWS Security Hub, is now generally available, introducing new ways for organizations to manage and respond to security findings. The enhanced Security Hub helps you improve your organization’s security posture and simplify cloud security operations by centralizing security management across your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. The new Security Hub transforms…
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Streamline security response at scale with AWS Security Hub automation
A new version of AWS Security Hub, is now generally available, introducing new ways for organizations to manage and respond to security findings. The enhanced Security Hub helps you improve your organization’s security posture and simplify cloud security operations by centralizing security management across your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. The new Security Hub transforms…
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Streamline security response at scale with AWS Security Hub automation
A new version of AWS Security Hub, is now generally available, introducing new ways for organizations to manage and respond to security findings. The enhanced Security Hub helps you improve your organization’s security posture and simplify cloud security operations by centralizing security management across your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. The new Security Hub transforms…