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Training is the key to overcoming AI's illusion of competence
Virtual Private Networks

Training is the key to overcoming AI's illusion of competence

Poorly trained staff are wasting time and risking sensitive data as organisations rush to adopt AI without basic governance in place.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Today
Nol8 launches AI data plane for enterprise controls
Data governance

Nol8 launches AI data plane for enterprise controls

Businesses using autonomous AI agents may be able to tighten data controls as Nol8 says its platform blocks sensitive information at machine speed.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Hands-on review: Kensington High Clarity Privacy Screen Filter
Data Protection

Hands-on review: Kensington High Clarity Privacy Screen Filter

Useful for working in public, the filter blocks side glances well, but its awkward fit and dimmer screen make it a hard sell for daily use.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Today
BlackFog warns approved AI tools expose sensitive data
Data Loss Prevention

BlackFog warns approved AI tools expose sensitive data

Nearly half of security leaders have seen sensitive data exposed via AI tools, with most incidents linked to company-approved services, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
SoftwareOne raises full-year margin guidance above 24%
Digital Transformation

SoftwareOne raises full-year margin guidance above 24%

Higher third-quarter revenue and CHF 85 million of realised cost synergies prompted the Swiss software group to lift its 2026 margin outlook above 24%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australia cyber attacks rise 39% as ransomware grows
Ransomware

Australia cyber attacks rise 39% as ransomware grows

Ransomware claims hit a record 1,063 victims in October, even as Australian organisations still faced 2,117 cyber attacks a week, up 39% year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Databricks launches always-on Genie AI agent for firms
Data Analytics

Databricks launches always-on Genie AI agent for firms

The update aims to help large firms use AI for longer-running work without exposing sensitive data, while keeping every action auditable.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Data quality and governance lead AI investment priorities in ANZ
Data Protection

Data quality and governance lead AI investment priorities in ANZ

The vast majority of ANZ firms are still struggling to prove AI pays off, with many lacking budgets, governance and reliable data foundations.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Today

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Bedrock Data launches AI workflow to cut exposure backlogs
Cloud Security

Bedrock Data launches AI workflow to cut exposure backlogs

The workflow pushes fixes to business owners via Jira and ServiceNow, aiming to curb exposure backlogs as AI tools expose more sensitive data.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Today
Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work
Phishing

Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work

Almost half of office workers say they have had no employer guidance on safe AI use, despite rising use and greater data risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Netpoleon India teams with QNu Labs on quantum-safe security
Partner Programmes

Netpoleon India teams with QNu Labs on quantum-safe security

Indian enterprises will gain broader access to quantum-safe cybersecurity tools as the partnership aims to help them assess cryptographic risk before quantum threats grow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
MindLink & Everfox enable real-time classified chats
Supply Chain

MindLink & Everfox enable real-time classified chats

Defence and government teams will be able to share live operational updates across classified networks without switching terminals or relying on file transfers.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Today
Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work
Phishing

Canadian workers outpace AI safety guidance at work

Nearly half of Canadian office workers have never been briefed on safe AI use, even as 71% say they have increased it over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Britons back tougher rules on tech supplier dependence
Data sovereignty

Britons back tougher rules on tech supplier dependence

Most Britons want government contracts to favour resilient, switchable systems, as 69% call digital sovereignty a national security issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training
Email Security

Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training

Nearly half of office staff are using AI at work without employer training, leaving companies exposed to data leaks and scams.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
ThreatAware launches Dimension for governed security apps
Risk & Compliance

ThreatAware launches Dimension for governed security apps

Security teams are increasingly using AI to build internal tools, but many still lack approval and audit controls, prompting ThreatAware's new platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
File security incidents hit 41.7% of organisations
Malware

File security incidents hit 41.7% of organisations

The average breach cost of USD $2.2 million underlines why many firms may be underestimating their file security gaps, the survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago