More than 100 malicious extensions in the official Chrome Web Store are attempting to steal Google OAuth2 Bearer tokens, deploy backdoors, and carry out ad fraud. […]
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AI might be killing traditional SIEMs, but data advantage is as strong as ever
Over 3 years ago, I talked about the concept of data gravity – the idea that as more and more data gets centralized in a single place, it gives a huge advantage to companies that collect this data. That idea made a lot of sense back then, in January 2023, some 2 months after the…
AI, Global Security News, Network Security, Russia
Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch fast-scale intrusion campaign
A small group of former Black Basta affiliates have targeted more than 100 employees across dozens of organizations to intrude network systems for potential data theft, ransomware deployment and extortion, according to ReliaQuest. The social engineering campaign, which involves mass email bombing and Microsoft Teams help desk impersonation, surged last month and dates back to…
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AI Is Getting Smarter. Catching Its Mistakes Is Getting Harder.
As chatbots and agents grow more powerful and ubiquitous, recognizing the moments when they go rogue can be tricky.
AI, Global Security News
77% of global enterprises shift AI strategies from efficiency to growth
GUEST RESEARCH: Nearly half of business leaders expect more than 15% revenue uplift from AI within 10 years Agentic AI is emerging as a priority with 35% of organisations calling it a top focus
AI, Global Security News
$12 million frozen, 20,000 victims identified in crypto scam crackdown
More than $12 million has been frozen, and over 20,000 victims have been identified in an international law enforcement operation targeting cryptocurrency and investment scammers. Authorities also uncovered more than $45 million in suspected cryptocurrency fraud losses worldwide. One UK victim identified during the operation is thought to have lost more than £52,000 to the…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News
Survey: Governance Gaps Threaten MSP AI Revenue Opportunity
For managed service providers, AI represents a $276 billion opportunity. The problem? More than half of them can’t get their customers ready for it. That’s the headline finding from new research published this week by AvePoint and analyst firm Omdia, which surveyed 333 MSPs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific on what’s actually blocking AI…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
$3.6 Million Crypto Heist Targets Bitcoin Depot
Attackers have stolen more than $3.6 million in Bitcoin from crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot after breaching its internal systems. The incident, disclosed in a recent regulatory filing, shows how quickly attackers can monetize access once inside corporate environments. The “unauthorized actor transferred approximately 50.903 Bitcoin from Company-controlled wallets, valued at approximately $3.665 million as…
Global Security News
Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.6m Crypto Theft After System Breach
Bitcoin Depot has disclosed a cyber-attack that led to the theft of more than 50 Bitcoin, worth $3.66m, after hackers accessed its internal systems
AI, Global Security News
The Hidden Security Risks of Shadow AI in Enterprises
As AI tools become more accessible, employees are adopting them without formal approval from IT and security teams. While these tools may boost productivity, automate tasks, or fill gaps in existing workflows, they also operate outside the visibility of security teams, bypassing controls and creating new blind spots in what is known as shadow AI. While similar to…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy
Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects
Through LinkedIn’s more than one billion business users, the Microsoft unit has access to a vast array of personally-identifiable information, including data that could identify religious and political positions. What is less clear is what LinkedIn does with all of that data. A small European company that sells a browser extension to leverage different aspects…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy
Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects
Through LinkedIn’s more than one billion business users, the Microsoft unit has access to a vast array of personally-identifiable information, including data that could identify religious and political positions. What is less clear is what LinkedIn does with all of that data. A small European company that sells a browser extension to leverage different aspects…
AI, Global Security News
Meta Announces New AI Model in Major Test of Company’s Ambitions
The disappointment of last model’s release more than a year ago led to an expensive overhaul of the company’s AI operations.
AI, Global Security News
EV insurance prices up 10% in 12 months, but Aussies could save with one simple move
More than 54%* of Australians are considering a switch to an electric or hybrid car amid rising fuel costs, but Compare the Market is urging motorists to avoid being stung with higher insurance premiums by taking time to shop around.
AI, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, Network Security, Russia
Feds quash widespread Russia-backed espionage network spanning 18,000 devices
Russian state-sponsored attackers compromised more than 18,000 routers spread across more than 120 countries to gain deeper access to sensitive networks for a large-scale espionage campaign before it was recently neutralized, researchers and authorities said Tuesday. Forest Blizzard, also known as APT28 and Fancy Bear, exploited known vulnerabilities to steal credentials for thousands of TP-Link…
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The Spiraling Cost of Making AI
Plus, Anthropic seeks more business users while loading up on Broadcom chips
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
Apple’s Mac grabs 11% of US enterprise market share
It’s not just your imagination; you are seeing more Macs being used in business environments these days — and that trend is expected to continue. The latest Omdia/Informa US PC market data found that Apple took an 11% share of the US enterprise market last year. “For full-year 2025…, the biggest story at the vendor level was…
AI, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Venture
8 advanced ways Vivaldi boosts your productivity
Switching browsers is almost akin to switching to a new operating system — or, for a more physical analogy, moving into a completely new office where everything’s unfamiliar. Most of us spend so much time in our browsers and handle so much work in that environment that in many ways, the browser essentially is the…
AI, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Risk Management
The rise of proactive cyber: Why defense is no longer enough
For more than two decades, cybersecurity has been built on a reactive model: detect intrusions, patch vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and repeat. That model is now under sustained pressure from a threat environment that is faster, more coordinated, and increasingly automated. Two recent developments illustrate how quickly that model is breaking down. Earlier this month,…
AI, Global Security News
Weekly Update 498
This week, more time than I’d have liked to spend went on talking about the trials of chasing invoices. This is off the back of a customer (who, for now, will remain unnamed), who had invoices stacking back more than 6 months overdue and despite payment terms of 30 days, paid on an avergae of…
Global Security News
The Myth of the Lone Inventor Is Largely Just That—a Myth
Research confirms that small teams are more likely to achieve major breakthroughs, even if it doesn’t make for the best stories.
AI, Global Security News
The Smarter Way to Cash In on Meta’s Vision for Smartglasses
EssilorLuxottica makes the AI-enabled Ray-Bans that are growing more popular with consumers.
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, Risk Management
From Reactive to Proactive: 5 Steps to SOC Maturity with Threat Intelligence
Reaching a higher level of SOC maturity takes better, more consistent decision-making during malware and phishing investigation. This requires a shift in how threat intelligence is used: not as a reference point, but as a core layer in the decision process. Moving from reactive to confidently proactive security means establishing a threat intelligence workflow that: Solve key challenges, from alert fatigue to blind spots Integrate across SOC workflows, supporting them Deliver compounding…
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From Reactive to Proactive: 5 Steps to SOC Maturity with Threat Intelligence
Reaching a higher level of SOC maturity takes better, more consistent decision-making during malware and phishing investigation. This requires a shift in how threat intelligence is used: not as a reference point, but as a core layer in the decision process. Moving from reactive to confidently proactive security means establishing a threat intelligence workflow that: Solve key challenges, from alert fatigue to blind spots Integrate across SOC workflows, supporting them Deliver compounding…
AI, Apps, Global Security News, privacy
As cheap PCs vanish, enterprises might still find value in upgrades
Some enterprises might find that upgrading to newer, more expensive PCs is worth the investment since it appears cheap PCs won’t be coming anytime soon, analysts said. Dell and HP both have announced new business PCs that run Intel’s long-awaited Panther Lake chip, also called the Core Ultra Series 3; it has been touted as…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Apple expands iOS 18 updates to more iPhones to block DarkSword attacks
Apple has now made it possible for more iPhones still running iOS 18 to receive security updates that protect against the actively exploited DarkSword exploit kit. […]
Global Security News, malware
‘NoVoice’ Android malware on Google Play infected 2.3 million devices
A new Android malware named NoVoice was found on Google Play, hidden in more than 50 apps that were downloaded at least 2.3 million times. […]
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Network Security
Cybercriminals take aim at Hasbro, weeks of recovery ahead
Hasbro, an American toy maker with more than 5,000 employees, confirmed a cyberattack and proactively took certain systems offline. The intrusion was detected on March 28, and the company promptly activated its incident response protocols. The company said the investigation is ongoing with support from third-party cybersecurity professionals as it works to determine the scope…
AI, Apps, Global Security News, Risk Management
Asana’s chief product officer: Why enterprise AI agents should be ‘multiplayer by design’
As AI agents become more embedded in workplace tools, Asana is positioning its approach around collaboration rather than individual productivity. “We believe in AI being ‘multiplayer’ by design,” said chief product officer Arnab Bose. “The future of the agentic enterprise will only be realized if agents can work independently and with multiple people, versus just…
Global Security News
Australia’s BESS Scaling Challenge: Sungrow Introduces PowerTitan 3.0 at Sydney Summit
More Than Powering Today: Shaping Australia’s PV & ESS Future
AI, APAC, Global Security News
Pia Joins Pax8 Marketplace as MSPs Operationalize AI
Pia has entered the Pax8 Marketplace, marking a step toward making AI-driven automation more accessible to managed service providers (MSPs) as the technology shifts from experimentation into core operational infrastructure. Marketplace model reduces friction for MSP tool adoption By listing on the Pax8 Marketplace, Pia aims to reduce adoption friction, particularly for MSPs looking to…
Global Security News
Hacker charged with stealing $53 million from Uranium crypto exchange
U.S. prosecutors have charged a Maryland man with stealing more than $53 million after hacking the Uranium Finance crypto exchange twice and laundering the proceeds through a cryptocurrency mixer. […]
AI, Apps, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Application Control Bypass for Data Exfiltration, (Tue, Mar 31st)
In case of a cyber incident, most organizations fear more of data loss (via exfiltration) than regular data encryption because they have a good backup policy in place. If exfiltration happened, it means a total loss of control of the stolen data with all the consequences (PII, CC numbers, …). While performing a security assessment of a…
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Weekly Update 497
Day by day, I find we’re eeking more goodness out of OpenClaw and finding the sweet spot between what the humans do well and the agent can run off and do on its own. Significantly, we’re shifting more and more of the workload to the latter as all 3 of us at HIBP HQ get…
AI, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News
RSAC 2026 is back, and the certificate automation gap is impossible to ignore
RSAC 2026 Conference marked a return to form, more vibrant and better attended than any show I can recall over the past decade. The audience was distinctly international, with strong representation from North America, Europe and Latin America, and it was refreshing to see the energy and overall vibe of the show return to what…
Global Security News
ŌURA’s Sleep Data Confirms It: Aussies and Kiwis Are World-Class Sleepers With a Stress Problem
Australians and New Zealanders clock more sleep than anyone else on the planet. They’re also waking up earlier than almost every other country. And then spending their days absolutely drowning in stress with barely a break to recover.
Global Security News
Revisiting ‘The Jetsons’: Where’s My Flying Car and Three-Hour Workday?
The 1960s version of the future is way more fun than our reality—but when it comes to innovations, we’re catching up.
Exploits, Global Security News
File read flaw in Smart Slider plugin impacts 500K WordPress sites
A vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin, active on more than 800,000 websites, can be exploited to allow subscriber-level users access to arbitrary files on the server. […]
AI, Global Security News
The People Who Are Using AI at Home to Free Up Their Time
Using AI agents to compare insurance plans and order groceries means more free time for riding bikes and playing the guitar.
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
RSAC 2026 wrap-up – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
This year, AI agents took the center stage – as a defensive capability, but more pressingly as a risk many organizations haven’t caught up with
AI, Global Security News, Russia
Bearlyfy Hits 70+ Russian Firms with Custom GenieLocker Ransomware
A pro-Ukrainian group called Bearlyfy has been attributed to more than 70 cyber attacks targeting Russian companies since it first surfaced in the threat landscape in January 2025, with recent attacks leveraging a custom Windows ransomware strain codenamed GenieLocker. “Bearlyfy (also known as Labubu) operates as a dual-purpose group aimed at inflicting maximum damage upon…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
European Parliament delays implementation of parts of the EU AI Act
The European Parliament’s Thursday vote to delay parts of the EU AI Act adds more uncertainty to the already chaotic AI compliance universe. But analysts say that CIOs must proceed as though the compliance rules are in effect. In a statement, Parliament said that its members decided to “delay the application of certain rules on…
AI, Apps, Global Security News, Network Security
How Networking is Evolving to Support AI and Real-Time Operations
Networking will play a more strategic role in enabling real-time digital operations and supporting the next generation of AI-powered applications. The post How Networking is Evolving to Support AI and Real-Time Operations appeared first on RTInsights.
Global Security News
Are Bots Replacing Workers? These Skeptics Aren’t So Sure
It’s trendy to cite artificial intelligence when cutting jobs, but the reality is more complicated.
Global Security News
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Social-Media Addiction Trial
Plus, the White House threatens more attacks if Iran refuses a deal, and driving the wrong car to work here can get you a ticket.
Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Enterprise Security in 2026: Why Most Organizations Are Still Getting It Wrong
Enterprise security has never been more urgent — or more misunderstood. Despite ballooning security budgets, the average cost of a data breach hit a record high in 2024, and the trend hasn’t reversed. Organizations are spending more on tools than ever before, yet the breaches keep coming. The uncomfortable truth? Spending more isn’t the problem.…
Global Security News
Gemini picks up criminal activity buried in dark web noise
To help teams make faster and more accurate decisions on emerging threats, Google has introduced a dark web intelligence capability in Google Threat Intelligence. Powered by Gemini, the feature analyzes millions of dark web events each day and surfaces threats relevant to an organization’s operations. “Instead of requiring your team to manually input and update…
AI, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports
With Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to more than a dozen airports across the U.S. and border device searches growing increasingly common, it’s more important than ever to consider your digital security before you travel. The risks are real. Customs and Border Protection agents have the authority to examine travelers’ devices. In June, for…
AI, Global Security News
How one man used 10,000 bots to steal $8,000,000 from music artists
A man has pleaded guilty to defrauding online music streaming platforms out of more than US $8 million, after creating hundreds of thousands of songs with AI, and then using bots to play them billions of times. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
AI, Global Security News
GitHub ‘OpenClaw Deployer’ Repo Delivers Trojan Instead
An AI-assisted campaign is spreading more than 300 poisoned packages for diverse assets ranging from developer tools to game cheats.
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Critical NetScaler ADC, Gateway flaw may soon be exploited (CVE-2026-3055)
Citrix has fixed two vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, with the more serious flaw (CVE-2026-3055) potentially allowing attackers to extract active session tokens from the memory of affected devices. Anil Shetty, senior VP of Engineering with Cloud Software Group (Citrix’s parent company), stated on Saturday that Cloud Software Group “is not aware of…
AI, Global Security News, Network Security
Telstra Changes To Mobile Plans From 5 May 2026: More Choice And Support For Customers
Our customers are doing more on our network than ever before and we’re investing to deliver the best experience available, while helping Australians to stay connected.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
The Hidden Cost of Cybersecurity Specialization: Losing Foundational Skills
Cybersecurity has changed fast. Roles are more specialized, and tooling is more advanced. On paper, this should make organizations more secure. But in practice, many teams struggle with the same basic problems they faced years ago: unclear risk priorities, misaligned tooling decisions, and difficulty explaining security issues in terms the business understands. These challenges do not
AI, Cloud Security, Global Security News, malware
TeamPCP Hacks Checkmarx GitHub Actions Using Stolen CI Credentials
Two more GitHub Actions workflows have become the latest to be compromised by credential-stealing malware by a threat actor known as TeamPCP, the cloud-native cybercriminal operation also behind the Trivy supply chain attack. The workflows, both maintained by the supply chain security company Checkmarx, are listed below – checkmarx/ast-github-action checkmarx/kics-github-action Cloud security
Endpoint, Global Security News
Product showcase: Cross-platform and third-party endpoint patching with Action1
Keeping endpoints patched is one of the more annoying chores in IT operations. Action1 is a cloud-based autonomous endpoint management platform that addresses this challenge head-on, covering third-party apps and OS updates (Windows, macOS, and now Linux) from a single, centralized console. Built as a SaaS solution, it requires no on-premises infrastructure, no VPN tunnels,…
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Experts insist Trump administration’s cyber strategy is already paying off
SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration’s two-week old cyber strategy that aims to promote more proactive, offensive actions while bolstering federal networks and critical infrastructure, is a significant shift that’s already materializing in meaningful ways, a group of experts said Monday at the RSAC 2026 Conference. Despite the federal government’s absence from the industry’s largest…
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Why Your Weather-Powered Design Tool Needs More Than Just an API Key
Weather-powered design tools need more than an API key. Learn how authentication, access control, and server-side calls keep…
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Activist Elliott Builds Big Stake in Chip-Design Software Maker Synopsys
Elliott plans to engage with Synopsys to push the business to make more money from its software and services, according to people familiar with the matter.
Global Security News
AI Is Rewriting the Old Rules of Google Search and SEO
Winning the search war now depends less on keywords and more on what strangers are saying about you on Reddit.
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, Risk Management
How MSPs Should Evaluate Cloud Partners in 2026
MSPs are rethinking cloud partnerships as the market grows more competitive and complex, shifting evaluation beyond technical performance to long-term viability, economics, and operational fit. Why MSPs are re-evaluating cloud partnerships amid rapid growth The MSP market is expanding rapidly, with global revenue projected to reach $354 billion in 2026 and partner programs driving 40%…
AI, Global Security News
How Much Do You Know About Rare Earths? Test Yourself With This Quiz
You may know they are crucial to power many technologies, including AI. But there’s much more to understand.
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Denver’s crosswalks hacked to broadcast anti-Trump messages
Pedestrians crossing a street in Denver, Colorado, got rather more than they bargained for last weekend, when the audio signals at two crosswalks began broadcasting a political message alongside their usual walking instructions. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Global Security News
Move fast and save things: A quick guide to recovering a hacked account
What you do – and how fast – after an account is compromised often matters more than it may seem
AI, Global Security News
Why You Should Let AI Write Your Next Customer Complaint
By smoothing out grammar, chatbot-assisted complaints may convince decision makers that a case is more legitimate.
AI, Global Security News
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2
Powered by H2, AirPods Max are better than ever with more effective ANC, enhanced sound quality, and new features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation
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The Unexpected Risk of Letting ChatGPT Fact-Check Your Financial Adviser
Research shows that advisers find it more insulting to be double-checked by a chatbot than by a human rival.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Abnormal AI Attune 1.0 targets AI-driven attacks with behavioral detection
Abnormal AI has unveiled the launch of Attune 1.0, a behavioral foundation model for cybersecurity. Trained on more than one billion derived behavioral signals, Attune now powers 85% of detections across the Abnormal Behavior Platform and establishes a shared intelligence layer for the company’s expanding security portfolio. Communication is how organizations build trust. That trust…
Global Security News, Network Security
Global fraud losses climb to $442 billion
Online fraud is reaching more victims and generating larger losses, driven by digital tools and organized networks operating across borders. Global trends in financial fraud (Source: Interpol) In INTERPOL’s March 2026 Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment, financial fraud sits among the top five global crime threats, with a 54% rise in fraud related Notices and…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Risk Management
RondoDox botnet expands arsenal targeting 174 flaws, and hits 15,000 daily exploit attempts
RondoDox botnet targets 174 flaws, reaching 15,000 daily exploit attempts in a more focused and strategic campaign. RondoDox botnet is ramping up attacks, targeting 174 vulnerabilities with up to 15,000 daily exploitation attempts in a more focused and strategic campaign, Bitsight reported. “We gathered all these exploit attempts (identifiable by indicators like the User-Agent and…
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Every significant B2B company is becoming a security company
Every platform giant is becoming a security company. As every enterprise is becoming more and more tech-enabled, the responsibility for protecting data, identities, and infrastructure starts to fall on the platforms where that work happens. Over the past several years, I have come to a simple realization: that every platform vendor eventually becomes a security…
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Finance Bros to Tech Bros: Don’t Mess With My Bloomberg Terminal
Some spend more time with the Bloomberg terminal than they do with their spouse. So when techies declared it ‘cooked,’ it was war.
AI, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down, 94 suspects arrested
An international law enforcement operation has taken down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, malware, and ransomware activity. The action was carried out as part of Operation Synergia III, an investigation that ran from July 18, 2025 to January 31, 2026. According to INTERPOL, the operation resulted in 94 arrests,…
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Why the next generation of PC platforms matters for Australia’s distributed workforce
Australian organisations are operating in a more demanding technology environment than ever. Hybrid work is now standard, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and many businesses, particularly SMBs, are running lean IT teams. At the same time, employees expect fast, reliable and secure devices that can support increasingly complex digital workloads.
AI, Global Security News
Snowflake Research Reveals AI-Driven Job Creation Outpaces Job Loss across Australia and New Zealand, with 74% Reporting Workforce Gains
GUEST RESEARCH: AI’s workforce impact is more nuanced than headlines suggest, with 74% of A/NZ organisations reporting AI-driven job creation compared to 50% reporting job losses A/NZ workers were most likely to use Gen AI tools without company approval with 67% reporting use of non-approved tools, suggesting pent-up demand A/NZ organisations, more than any other…
Global Security News
Video Games and Viral Memes: How the Trump Administration Is Selling the Iran War
Watch our analysis of more than 100 video posts shared on the White House’s TikTok and X accounts since the war began.
AI, Apps, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Russia
How AI is changing your mind
Humanity is diving headlong into a global experiment. More than 1 billion people have a new and unprecedented source of information and cognitive guidance: artificial intelligence (AI) trained on trillions of words. So, how exactly are AI chatbots affecting our minds, thoughts, beliefs and opinions? Scientists are scrambling to find out — and reports that…
Global Security News
InterSystems Appoints Former NHS and Mass General Leader Dr Tim Ferris as Vice President, Healthcare Practice
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, announced the appointment of Tim Ferris, MD, as Vice President, Healthcare Practice. The announcement comes as healthcare leaders gather for the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy
YouTube draws a line on deepfakes involving politicians and journalists
With deepfakes becoming more common, YouTube has expanded access to its AI-driven likeness detection system to a pilot group of government officials, journalists and political candidates. The step follows an earlier rollout of the tool to creators in the company’s Partner Program. AI video tools are easy to access, and the content they produce keeps…
Apps, Exploits, Global Security News
Software vulnerabilities push credential abuse aside in cloud intrusions
Cloud intrusions are unfolding on shorter timelines, with attackers leaning more on unpatched software and compromised identities. H2 2025 distribution of initial access vectors exploited in Google Cloud (Source: Google) Google Cloud’s Cloud Threat Horizons Report H1 2026 reflects incident response and intelligence findings from the second half of 2025 and shows how access methods…
Global Security News, malware, Russia
New ‘BlackSanta’ EDR killer spotted targeting HR departments
For more than a year, a Russian-speaking threat actor targeted human resource (HR) departments with malware that delivers a new EDR killer named BlackSanta. […]
Europe, Global Security News
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Constellation Software, European semiconductor companies and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.
AI, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
I replaced manual pen tests with automation. Here’s what I learned.
More accreditation and compliance requirements have been added in response to cyber incidents. While these frameworks play an important role in establishing security baselines, true security is more than just achieving a perfect compliance score. As I often say, “policies and procedures won’t stop an attacker, they’ll just have more documents to exfiltrate when they…
AI, Global Security News
Anthropic’s Standoff With the Pentagon Shakes Up AI Talent Race
A dispute over how AI can be used by the military shows top employees are looking for more than just nine-figure pay packages.
AI, Apps, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Why MSPs Should Focus on Managed Patch Management in 2026
In 2026, patch management is more critical than ever as organizations face a rapidly evolving threat environment. AI-driven attacks have increased both the volume and sophistication of exploits, making vulnerabilities easier and faster for threat actors to weaponize. As a result, MSPs and internal IT teams alike must implement effective patch management strategies to keep…
AI, APAC, Global Security News
Oracle Faces Layoffs Amid Costly AI Push
Oracle is apparently preparing to cut thousands of jobs as the company ramps up spending on AI. Or, more specifically, the infrastructure needed to support AI workloads. The layoffs could begin as soon as this month and would affect multiple divisions, according to reports. The move comes as Oracle pours billions into building data centers…
AI, Apps, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security
FBI Arrests Suspect in $46M U.S. Marshals Crypto Theft
A suspect accused of stealing more than $46 million in cryptocurrency linked to assets managed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has been arrested in an international law enforcement operation. The suspect, identified as John Daghita, was apprehended Wednesday on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. “Last night, John Daghita – a U.S. government contractor…
AI, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security
Gov’t IT spending seen as key to building Europe’s tech ecosystem
As more European organizations reconsider their reliance on US technology suppliers amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, public sector organizations are leading the way in a potential shift to local tech providers. The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is moving tens of thousands of employees from Microsoft apps Office, Windows and Exchange to open-source alternatives, for…
Global Security News
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on DraftKings, Guidewire Software and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.
AI, Global Security News
March 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Is AI security an oxymoron?
Developers and analysts are using more AI tools to produce code and to test both the performance and security of the finished products. They are also embedding AI functionality in their products directly. But just how secure are these AI tools and routines themselves? Recent reports show they suffer from vulnerabilities just like any other…
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy
FBI arrests suspect linked to $46M crypto theft from US Marshals
A U.S. government contractor’s son, accused of stealing more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service, was arrested Wednesday on the island of Saint Martin. […]
Exploits, Global Security News
Cisco Confirms Active Exploitation of Two Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Vulnerabilities
Cisco has disclosed that two more vulnerabilities affecting Catalyst SD-WAN Manager (formerly SD-WAN vManage) have come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerabilities in question are listed below – CVE-2026-20122 (CVSS score: 7.1) – An arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the local file…
Exploits, Global Security News
Cisco flags more SD-WAN flaws as actively exploited in attacks
Cisco has flagged two more Catalyst SD-WAN Manager security flaws as actively exploited in the wild, urging administrators to upgrade vulnerable devices. […]
AI, Global Security News
Apple Uses Low Prices to Attack Rivals During Memory-Chip Crunch
Leveraging its supply-chain might, the iPhone giant is making a play for more share in cheaper phone and laptop categories.
Global Security News
How Technology Is Quietly Transforming the Way Businesses Scale
There was a time when scaling a business meant opening a new location, hiring more staff, and spending heavily on infrastructure. Today, the rules have changed entirely. Technology has become the silent engine behind business growth, working in the background while entrepreneurs focus on what they do best. The transformation is not loud or dramatic…
AI, Global Security News
The Evangelist Teaching a 220-Year-Old Toothpaste Maker to Embrace AI
Colgate-Palmolive turns to Iraklis “Kli” Pappas to drive employees toward using AI for more than just polishing emails.
Global Security News
Half of US CISOs Work the Equivalent of a Six-Day Week
Seemplicity finds US security leaders work 11 or more extra hours per week
AI, Global Security News, Network Security
DataDome Adjusts Partner Program to Build Ecosystem
DataDome has launched an enhanced Partner Program to more tightly integrate resellers with its technology and cloud alliances, as AI agents introduce new security complexities for enterprise customers. Announced on Tuesday, the updated program is designed to move beyond traditional channel structures where resellers, technology alliances, and cloud alliances operate independently. New structure connects resellers…
Global Security News
AI Agent Overload: How to Solve the Workload Identity Crisis
Workloads keep getting more complicated and organizations are struggling to keep up. So what’s the play?
AI, Global Security News
Memory shortage batters PC market; double-digit sales drop coming, say analysts
Global PC and smartphone sales are expected to fall by more than 10% this year, according to analysts, as hyperscaler investment in AI data centers fuels a memory shortage. PC shipments will fall 10.4% during 2026 compared to 2025, as the constrained memory supply leads to higher prices, according to Gartner. IDC predicts a slightly…
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Jack Dorsey shrinks Block to ‘intelligence‑native’ model, cutting 4,000 jobs
Block, the payments and financial services company led by Jack Dorsey, is cutting more than 4,000 jobs, nearly half its workforce, because AI tools have made a leaner organisation not just possible, but strategically preferable, Dorsey said in a letter to its shareholders. The cuts will reduce Block’s headcount from over 10,000 to just under…