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CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners

Boards face mounting pressure to fix AI-found code flaws faster, as CrowdStrike and partners launch a service to rank exploit risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
DTEX warns Telegram & WhatsApp AI agents risk exfiltration
Virtualisation

DTEX warns Telegram & WhatsApp AI agents risk exfiltration

Security teams may miss data theft as AI agents use Telegram and WhatsApp to run locally on endpoints with user-level access.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role
Firewalls

Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role

Customer Zero feedback will guide Coro’s product plans as Benjamin Morrell takes charge of security strategy and internal protection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Apricorn launches 32TB offline encrypted desktop drive
Storage

Apricorn launches 32TB offline encrypted desktop drive

It gives organisations a way to keep sensitive backups and archives offline as ransomware and retention pressures intensify.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal
Data Protection

Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal

Organisations facing stricter cyber rules and audit demands now have a single managed offering spanning multiple standards and continuous compliance support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Anthropic & OpenAI split on cyber AI release strategy
DevOps

Anthropic & OpenAI split on cyber AI release strategy

As cyber tools become more powerful, Anthropic is limiting access while OpenAI is widening it, raising fresh fears over misuse.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
Malware

Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites

Businesses and shoppers are being urged to spot fake sites before clicking, as phishing pages and scam shops fuel rising fraud losses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility
Digital Transformation

Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility

Most firms are still flying blind on AI-generated code, even as 89% say they can secure it and 86% have already adopted it.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
Gaming

One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection

Fans face a higher risk of phishing as most FIFA World Cup 2026 partners still lack the strict email checks that block spoofed messages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Claude Code can leak secrets in public npm packages
Data Protection

Claude Code can leak secrets in public npm packages

Hundreds of packages could have exposed API keys and logins after Claude Code saved approved commands in a file npm may publish by default.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security
Firewalls

Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security

Enterprises using autonomous AI agents could get tighter controls as the tie-up adds governance and live monitoring to Google Cloud deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Firewalls

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk

Security chiefs say unauthorised access to Anthropic AI's Mythos model shows generative tools could speed phishing, scanning and exploit discovery.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Renaissance partners with CyberSmart to widen Ireland reach
Mobile Device Management

Renaissance partners with CyberSmart to widen Ireland reach

Irish businesses will gain access to a single platform for threat detection, compliance and staff training as a new channel deal broadens coverage.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools
DevOps

NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools

The tie-up could speed secure AI adoption for regulated Japanese firms, with NEC set to roll out Claude to about 30,000 staff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
What cyber resilience means in 2026
Firewalls

What cyber resilience means in 2026

UK boards will be judged on recovery speed and judgement, as attacks slip past prevention and overwhelm overstretched SOC teams.

By Jason Simper • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Singapore firms urged to loosen AI identity controls
DevOps

Singapore firms urged to loosen AI identity controls

Singapore companies face rising cyber risk as AI agents and machine accounts gain access without proper oversight, Delinea research shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Firewalls

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.

By Dwayne Alexander • 14 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026