Infosec stories
ReliaQuest and Florida State University unveil a USD $1.5 million AI cyber partnership, launching an annual challenge and student badge programme.
Abnormal AI hires three senior executives as attacks on secure email gateways jump 97%, sharpening demand for stronger AI-driven defences.
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online after a misconfigured database left 86,859 images and chats open to anyone.
Microsoft sees QR code phishing surge 146% to 18.7 million attacks in March as Tycoon2FA disruption cuts volume and tactics shift.
Fortinet says ransomware victims jumped 389% as AI tools help cybercriminals move faster, exploit flaws within hours and target credentials.
ANZ organisations shift towards cyber resilience as AI adoption surges, with most expecting greater spend despite gaps in risk checks and recovery.
Black Kite and Sayari join forces to link cyber monitoring with corporate ownership data, giving firms a fuller view of supplier risk.
CSC launches support programme for companies seeking .BRAND top-level domains as ICANN opens its first new gTLD window since 2012.
Team Cymru launches Pure Signal MCP Server to let AI agents query threat intelligence, pivot across internet data and streamline security investigations.
Optro unveils MCP server to let customers link large language models to live GRC data while preserving role-based access and audit controls.
Artificial intelligence heightens cyber risk for chief information security officers as ransomware attacks rise 22% in March, NCC Group says.
Scality launches ARTESCA+ Veeam HA, a unified backup appliance for mid-size firms, pairing Veeam Data Platform with object storage and triple high availability.
Thales says AI-driven bots now account for 53% of web traffic, as malicious automation surges and API attacks intensify across finance.
AvePoint expands its Confidence Platform with AI governance, partner policy controls and new recovery tools to help MSPs standardise services.
Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.
UK cyber breach survey bolsters campaigners' call for Computer Misuse Act reform as 43% of businesses report attacks.
UK cyber survey prompts warnings over stagnant breach preparedness as phishing, supplier risks and weak training leave smaller firms exposed.
Nearly half of Australian organisations with AI security controls have faced incidents as firms rush agents into customer service, email and cloud systems.
UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.
Nokia adds KETS Quantum Security's chip-based QKD hardware to its global flying kit, showcasing quantum-safe telecoms for operators and governments.
