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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
Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking
Network Infrastructure

Check Point number one in mobile threat defence ranking

Check Point Software Technologies has secured a Leader ranking in the Forrester Wave, highlighting its top-tier mobile security capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Enzoic launches global partner program to combat cyber threats
Partner Programmes

Enzoic launches global partner program to combat cyber threats

Enzoic has launched a global partner programme designed to help businesses tackle rising cyber threats, including compromised credentials and payment card fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms
Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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
UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Data Protection

UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023

An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024