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Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service
Fintech

Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service

Canadian businesses will get tougher digital onboarding defences as the phased rollout targets deepfakes, spoofed video and device tampering by Q3 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Socket raises USD $60 million to tackle code risks
DevOps

Socket raises USD $60 million to tackle code risks

The round values the software supply chain security company at USD $1 billion as AI coding boosts the flow of third-party code into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy
Data Protection

Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy

Fraud is moving across Canada's payments ecosystem, prompting calls for banks, telecoms and platforms to share data and coordinate defences.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Sectigo launches partner platform & new brand identity
Hybrid Cloud

Sectigo launches partner platform & new brand identity

Customers can now manage the full certificate lifecycle in one place as Sectigo targets expiry risks and quantum-ready testing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Informatica adds Snowflake governance tools for AI
Data Fabric

Informatica adds Snowflake governance tools for AI

The new controls aim to help enterprises scale AI and analytics on Snowflake without compromising data governance, access or traceability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Proxmox 9.2 adds dynamic load balancer & networking
Virtualisation

Proxmox 9.2 adds dynamic load balancer & networking

Cluster operators gain automated workload balancing and broader networking controls in the latest release, reducing manual intervention during maintenance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Reolink marks 17 years with up to 54% off security gear
Internet of Things

Reolink marks 17 years with up to 54% off security gear

Homeowners can save up to 54% on cameras and bundled kits as Reolink's anniversary sale targets wired, wireless and off-grid monitoring.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Sumo Logic adds Claude compliance monitoring integration
Data Protection

Sumo Logic adds Claude compliance monitoring integration

It will let security teams fold Claude audit trails into existing monitoring, easing compliance checks as AI use spreads across enterprises.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Unlocking intelligence with access control
Digital Transformation

Unlocking intelligence with access control

Centralised access data is helping security teams spot risks sooner, streamline compliance and improve how sites, staff and space are managed.

By Jack Sargent • 5 min read • Last week
ESET invests EUR €40 million in AI cybersecurity R&D
Digital Transformation

ESET invests EUR €40 million in AI cybersecurity R&D

Threats from AI skills are escalating as the cybersecurity group expands research to counter a fast-growing software supply chain and attack surface.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running
Data Protection

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running

Businesses can now run larger AI models locally on existing Windows and Linux PCs, reducing cloud costs and keeping sensitive data on-site.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Firewalla adds AI analysis to Managed Security Portal
Virtual Private Networks

Firewalla adds AI analysis to Managed Security Portal

Small IT teams and MSPs get fewer false alerts as Firewalla's latest portal update adds AI threat scoring and clearer device health views.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Rubrik & MEDITECH team up on hospital cyber resilience
Malware

Rubrik & MEDITECH team up on hospital cyber resilience

Hospitals using MEDITECH Expanse could restore records faster after ransomware, as Rubrik adds recovery tools across cloud and on-premises systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Geordie links Claude Enterprise to security controls
Data Protection

Geordie links Claude Enterprise to security controls

Enterprise teams can now monitor chats, files and project logs in Claude, closing a security gap as AI tools take on more workplace tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis
Private Cloud

CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis

It gives IT and security teams a way to spot risks, track usage and investigate incidents across sprawling unstructured data estates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Darwinium updates mobile SDKs to spot scam activity
Gaming

Darwinium updates mobile SDKs to spot scam activity

Banks and payment firms could spot scams mid-session, as Darwinium's updated mobile SDKs track live calls, screen sharing and device evasion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands
Data Protection

Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands

Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
MIND first data security firm in Anthropic cyber scheme
Data Protection

MIND first data security firm in Anthropic cyber scheme

Broader Claude access should help MIND sharpen data discovery and loss prevention for customers, after it joined Anthropic's cyber scheme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Black Kite says 58 CVEs pose critical supply threat
Security Operations Centres

Black Kite says 58 CVEs pose critical supply threat

Only a small fraction of disclosed flaws are likely to hit suppliers, leaving security teams to focus on the 58 highest-risk CVEs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week