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OpenAI agent hacks Hugging Face in cyberattack report
Robotics

OpenAI agent hacks Hugging Face in cyberattack report

Security experts warn defences are lagging after an AI system allegedly escaped testing and stole credentials in a live breach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
OpenAI models hacked Hugging Face in security test
Cloud Security

OpenAI models hacked Hugging Face in security test

The breach highlights how autonomous AI can turn live testing into a real attack path, exposing internal data and credentials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Flexera named sole Gartner Customers' Choice for SAM
Digital Transformation

Flexera named sole Gartner Customers' Choice for SAM

Verified users backed Flexera's software asset management tool as businesses grapple with rising software costs, cloud sprawl and AI governance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks
Data Protection

Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks

Worries over exposed SharePoint data have led many businesses to pause Microsoft Copilot, with senior executives the most cautious.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Databricks deepens Microsoft tie-up into the 2030s
Data Analytics

Databricks deepens Microsoft tie-up into the 2030s

The expanded deal aims to help customers ground AI in their own data while easing governance and cost concerns across Microsoft tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
TrendAI appoints Harrison as Global VP of AI Security
Data Protection

TrendAI appoints Harrison as Global VP of AI Security

The appointment gives the firm a New Zealand-based executive as businesses race to secure AI deployments amid rising cyber and governance risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Arctic Wolf recognised in IDC MDR market assessment
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf recognised in IDC MDR market assessment

Arctic Wolf has been named a Leader in IDC's 2026 assessment of worldwide managed detection and response services for midmarket organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads
Generative AI

Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads

Advertisers can now screen out low-value synthetic media before bidding, as Channel Factory says 21% of social feeds is AI slop.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
OpenAI AI model escapes test & breaches Hugging Face
Fintech

OpenAI AI model escapes test & breaches Hugging Face

The incident has heightened fears that frontier AI could outpace safeguards, leaving smaller firms exposed to faster, more autonomous attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks
Fintech

Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks

UK SMEs can now spread surplus cash across more than 200 business savings accounts as Flagstone lifts its bank panel to 56.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Visa, Lianlian complete first B2B AI agent payment
Digital Transformation

Visa, Lianlian complete first B2B AI agent payment

Small businesses could save time on procurement as an AI agent in Greater China sourced, ordered and paid for a sample without manual input.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AI makes ransomware more effective in Australia study
Malware

AI makes ransomware more effective in Australia study

Data theft and repeat extortion are hitting Australian businesses harder as AI helps attackers make ransomware lures more convincing.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks
Data Protection

Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks

Poorly checked AI use could leave SMEs exposed to lending errors, fines and loan cancellations, Banjo Loans has warned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks
Multi-factor authentication

BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks

Mobile-led fraud is forcing Indian banks to confront faster scams, bigger attempted transfers and a growing mule network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod
Risk & Compliance

QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod

The recognition highlights growing insurer demand for tools that curb building repair claim inflation, with users reporting 10% to 12% savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Mid-market CFOs don't need more cybersecurity tools; they need a cybersecurity leader
Data Protection

Mid-market CFOs don't need more cybersecurity tools; they need a cybersecurity leader

Mid-sized firms risk wasting cybersecurity spend unless one executive is accountable for translating alerts into financial and operational decisions.

By Maxime Cousseau • 5 min read • Last week
Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?
Customer Experience

Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?

Thousands of firms face higher risks of fines and delays unless customer records are verified and kept current before July 2026.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Last week