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Boards urged to tighten AI & identity cyber oversight
Robotics

Boards urged to tighten AI & identity cyber oversight

Boards are being warned that AI, identity and software supply chain gaps are outpacing controls, leaving organisations more exposed to fast-moving attacks.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month
Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups
Malware

Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups

The new add-ons aim to help businesses avoid restoring infected files after cyberattacks, as Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for ransomware.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Datadog launches Scout 1.0 for production issue checks
Artificial Intelligence

Datadog launches Scout 1.0 for production issue checks

Lower inference costs could let engineers run automated incident checks more often, as Datadog tests Scout 1.0 on real production alerts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams

Security teams are being offered earlier attack interruption and clearer AI decision trails as the company adds three products to its Aurora platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says
Malware

Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says

Data recovery teams face a tougher test as new ransomware often corrupts files without full encryption, Index Engines said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
SolarWinds launches Avior AI for controlled IT operations
Software-as-a-Service

SolarWinds launches Avior AI for controlled IT operations

The tool is designed to cut outage risk and compliance headaches by letting operators automate routine tasks while approving only higher-risk actions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC
Private Cloud

Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC

The recognition may boost Airrived's visibility as security teams seek AI tools that can cut alert backlogs without losing human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cynomi names winners of 2026 cyber advisory awards
Risk & Compliance

Cynomi names winners of 2026 cyber advisory awards

Recognition of service providers underscores the growing reliance on outsourced cyber advice as smaller firms seek stronger resilience without in-house teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion
Data Protection

Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion

The appointment comes as the cybersecurity company's managed detection and response service is growing by more than 50% quarter on quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses

Businesses in the US and EMEA can now tap 24/7 AI-led cyber monitoring as KDDI aims to ease compliance pressure and response delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI drives sharper cyber threats, tech leaders warn
Ransomware

AI drives sharper cyber threats, tech leaders warn

Attackers are using AI to speed up, scale and automate probes, forcing organisations to tighten governance, data flow and incident testing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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Singapore faces AI-linked ransomware at 1.5 times global
Disaster Recovery

Singapore faces AI-linked ransomware at 1.5 times global

Identity systems and staff safety are under growing strain as six in 10 Singapore organisations hit by ransomware said attackers used AI.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic opens Singapore office & signs AI safety pact
AI Security

Anthropic opens Singapore office & signs AI safety pact

The deal expands Anthropic's Asia-Pacific footprint and gives Singapore closer access to its AI safety and model-testing expertise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
LogicMonitor unveils AI operating model for IT operations
IT Automation

LogicMonitor unveils AI operating model for IT operations

Enterprises could cut alert overload and speed incident response as LogicMonitor adds governed AI investigation across its monitoring tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australian firms hit by cyber incidents as AI threats rise
Firewalls

Australian firms hit by cyber incidents as AI threats rise

AI-enhanced attacks are widening the gap between well-coordinated teams and slower rivals, with 93% of Australian organisations hit in the past year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams
Private Cloud

Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams

Security teams can keep AI threat investigations inside their own environments, easing data sovereignty fears as 90% of Australian leaders flag new risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealand launches Cyber Smart Week with scam warning
Multi-factor authentication

New Zealand launches Cyber Smart Week with scam warning

Rising AI-driven scams are prompting agencies to push basic defences, as the annual awareness drive urges New Zealanders to act before breaches bite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month