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Companies warned of inherited cyber risks in acquisitions
Network Security

Companies warned of inherited cyber risks in acquisitions

Buyers may inherit unpatched systems and monitoring gaps unless cyber checks are done before a deal closes, Quest Technology Management says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding
Cloud Security

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding

The tool aims to close security gaps left by AI-written code before vulnerabilities reach security backlogs or pull requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Malware

Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says

Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule
Data Protection

Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule

Most UK organisations would struggle to meet a proposed 24-hour cyber incident reporting rule, Cisco research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Governance tops CISO concerns in hybrid AI adoption
Data Protection

Governance tops CISO concerns in hybrid AI adoption

Poor visibility and weak board oversight are leaving security chiefs exposed as hybrid AI adoption widens breach risks and governance gaps.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Robotics

Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools

Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix AI coding flaws
Software-as-a-Service

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix AI coding flaws

It aims to help engineers close software flaws before pull requests are opened, as AI coding tools accelerate release cycles and security backlogs grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks
Data Protection

SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks

Businesses may have only a few years to replace ageing encryption before quantum computers make current security methods vulnerable.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last week
Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance

Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AI tops cybersecurity spending as CISOs boost budgets
Digital Transformation

AI tops cybersecurity spending as CISOs boost budgets

Tight security budgets are tilting towards AI, with 69% of Chief Information Security Officers making it their top priority for new spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment comes as Omnissa looks to bolster its position in endpoint management software amid the rise of AI agents in workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Wipro launches CISO Command Centre with CrowdStrike
Digital Transformation

Wipro launches CISO Command Centre with CrowdStrike

Enterprises facing faster AI-driven attacks could get a single view of cyber risk as Wipro and CrowdStrike tie security operations to board priorities.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding
Software-as-a-Service

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding

Security teams may cut backlogs as Wingman finds, fixes and verifies flaws inside AI coding tools before pull requests are opened.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks
Software-as-a-Service

Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks

IT teams can now spot unpatched Java versions and Oracle licensing exposure in live production data, cutting the risk of audit surprises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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UK CISOs say attackers have AI advantage in cyber threat
Data Protection

UK CISOs say attackers have AI advantage in cyber threat

Most UK security chiefs say AI has tilted the cyber fight towards attackers, as critical flaw fixes still take more than a week.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore firms face AI access gaps, Delinea finds
Software-as-a-Service

Singapore firms face AI access gaps, Delinea finds

Almost all surveyed firms had AI rules on paper, but 98.8% reported tools or agents accessing sensitive data beyond their intended scope.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Doppel names ex-Xerox exec as Chief Security Advisor
Data Protection

Doppel names ex-Xerox exec as Chief Security Advisor

The hire gives the cybersecurity firm a seasoned customer-facing adviser as enterprises grapple with more convincing phishing and impersonation attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month