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Panzura partners with IBM to enhance data archiving solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Panzura partners with IBM to enhance data archiving solutions

Panzura has unveiled an integration of its Symphony platform with IBM Storage Deep Archive, enhancing data archiving with secure, low-cost solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Varonis acquires Cyral to boost AI-driven data security
Data Protection

Varonis acquires Cyral to boost AI-driven data security

Varonis Systems has acquired Cyral, enhancing data security capabilities amid a projected USD $225 billion database market boom by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web
Malware

Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web

A new report by Guardz reveals that small businesses are increasingly falling victim to cybercriminals, with dark web Attack as a Service schemes on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals

A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Study finds 8.5% of GenAI prompts risk data exposure
Data Protection

Study finds 8.5% of GenAI prompts risk data exposure

A study by Harmonic Security reveals that 8.5% of prompts in generative AI tools could expose sensitive data, raising serious security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Varonis expands IaaS security to Google Cloud service
Storage

Varonis expands IaaS security to Google Cloud service

Varonis has expanded its IaaS security coverage to Google Cloud, enhancing data protection and automated threat detection for sensitive data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Illumio achieves ISO certification for security compliance
Data Protection

Illumio achieves ISO certification for security compliance

Illumio has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global security standards in data protection and management.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Upwind Security unveils feature for safeguarding APIs
Data Protection

Upwind Security unveils feature for safeguarding APIs

Upwind Security unveils a new feature for its API Security suite, aiding organisations in identifying and securing sensitive data amid rising cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Pillar Security reveals critical GenAI vulnerability risks
Phishing

Pillar Security reveals critical GenAI vulnerability risks

Pillar Security's latest report reveals alarming vulnerabilities in GenAI applications, with attackers achieving a 90% success rate in data leaks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Skillsoft launches compliance suite for targeted risk training
Risk & Compliance

Skillsoft launches compliance suite for targeted risk training

Skillsoft has launched its Compliance Suite, a flexible training solution designed to enhance risk management skills and address the evolving compliance landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites
Marketing Technologies

Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites

Thousands of websites using Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCommerce may be leaking private customer information due to misconfigured access controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade
Digital Transformation

Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade

Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Malware

Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics

Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection
Data Protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) stories

Dutch regions' data exposed after hard drives sold at market
Data Protection

Dutch regions' data exposed after hard drives sold at market

A Dutch man has inadvertently sparked a data security alarm after buying hard drives packed with sensitive personal information at a flea market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data
Cloud Security

Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data

A report reveals that misconfigured settings in Microsoft Power Pages have exposed the sensitive data of millions, including over 1.1 million NHS employees.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments
DevOps

Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments

Sensitive data exposed by open-source large language model servers amid rapid AI adoption reveals critical security gaps, researcher Naphtali Deutsch uncovers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
EduTech

Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week

During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024