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Cloudflare & browser rivals back privacy token standard
Generative AI

Cloudflare & browser rivals back privacy token standard

A new anti-bot standard could let websites verify traffic without CAPTCHAs or tracking cookies, easing checkout friction for shoppers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Microsoft security landscape shifts as critical vulnerabilities surge: report
Digital Transformation

Microsoft security landscape shifts as critical vulnerabilities surge: report

Critical flaws in Microsoft software have nearly doubled, leaving enterprises facing a sharper risk profile despite fewer total vulnerabilities.

By James Maude • 4 min read • Last month
TrendAI expands bug bounty to cover AI vulnerabilities
Digital Transformation

TrendAI expands bug bounty to cover AI vulnerabilities

The move widens defences for businesses as AI systems become a bigger target for attackers and zero-day flaws multiply across enterprise software.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Responsive links ChatGPT & Copilot to approved content
Customer Experience

Responsive links ChatGPT & Copilot to approved content

The move lets sales teams answer customers faster in AI tools while keeping responses tied to vetted company content and audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report
Privileged Access Management

Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report

Critical Microsoft flaws surged as Azure, Dynamics 365 and Office saw big jumps, even though total vulnerabilities fell 6% in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
Firewalls

Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities

An exploited SharePoint spoofing bug is among 167 fixes, as Microsoft also patches a critical unauthenticated Windows RCE and a Defender flaw.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
CrowdStrike to buy Seraphic to secure browser sessions
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike to buy Seraphic to secure browser sessions

CrowdStrike moves deeper into browser security with Seraphic buy, tying in SGNL identity tech to protect in-session activity and AI use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Pangea unveils AIDR platform to strengthen generative AI security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Pangea unveils AIDR platform to strengthen generative AI security

Pangea launches AIDR platform to bolster security as generative AI use grows, tackling threats like prompt injection in enterprise settings.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
May's Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

May's Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 77 vulnerabilities, including six critical remote code exploits and five actively exploited zero-days.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
Malware

Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware

Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Phishing

AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn

Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says
Cybersecurity

Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says

BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Taboola extends decade-long ad partnership with Microsoft
Marketing Technologies

Taboola extends decade-long ad partnership with Microsoft

Taboola celebrates a decade-long advertising partnership with Microsoft, now expanding to include Outlook and Microsoft 365, enhancing advertisers' reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Firewalls

WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Proofpoint unveils new security features
Ransomware

Proofpoint unveils new security features

Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
NVIDIA unveils AI assistant tech & advanced RTX laptops
Generative AI

NVIDIA unveils AI assistant tech & advanced RTX laptops

NVIDIA reveals groundbreaking AI assistant tech and cutting-edge RTX laptops at Computex 2024, promising enhanced gaming, application experiences, and content creation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

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Ontario auditor finds gov. staff use unsecured AI websites
Data Protection

Ontario auditor finds gov. staff use unsecured AI websites

Data exposure risk has risen after Ontario's auditor found thousands of public servants were using unsecured AI sites on work devices.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026