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Progress strategist warns on AI agent database deletion
Data Protection

Progress strategist warns on AI agent database deletion

Technology leaders are being urged to tighten access controls as a Claude AI incident puts database safety and operational resilience under scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • This month
Sumsub launches Adaptive Deepfake Detector for fraud
Gaming

Sumsub launches Adaptive Deepfake Detector for fraud

Fraud teams facing faster AI-driven attacks can now update defences within hours as Sumsub’s detector learns new deepfake tactics automatically.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
Firewalls

Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce

The new framework aims to curb fraud and unauthorised purchases as AI agents start making payments on behalf of shoppers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
Keeper Security launches Agent Kit for AI coding agents
Virtualisation

Keeper Security launches Agent Kit for AI coding agents

It lets developers use AI coding tools without pasting sensitive credentials into prompts, reducing the risk of secrets leaking into logs or source control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
TrendAI deepens Anthropic tie-up with Claude Opus 4.7
Cloud Security

TrendAI deepens Anthropic tie-up with Claude Opus 4.7

Security teams may get faster risk rankings as TrendAI adds Claude Opus 4.7 to its platform to spot exploitable flaws and apply interim controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Nintex adds on-premises AI to K2 for regulated firms
Data Protection

Nintex adds on-premises AI to K2 for regulated firms

Regulated firms can now run AI inside existing workflow systems as Nintex’s latest K2 update keeps sensitive data off external services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
DigiCert launches AI Trust architecture for agents
Identity and Access Management

DigiCert launches AI Trust architecture for agents

Businesses face rising risks from unverified agents, tampered models and synthetic media as DigiCert adds cryptographic controls across its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI
Malware

Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI

Ransomware attacks are spreading faster as AI helps criminals exploit flaws within 24 to 48 hours, the report says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Software-as-a-Service

AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer

Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last month
ANZ firms shift to cyber resilience as AI risk grows
Data Protection

ANZ firms shift to cyber resilience as AI risk grows

Rising AI use is widening attack surfaces, while most organisations still need nearly a month to recover from cyber incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Fintech

Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting

Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
Black Kite & Sayari unite cyber & supply chain risk
Supply Chain

Black Kite & Sayari unite cyber & supply chain risk

Customers will get a single view of suppliers and cyber exposure as fragmented third-party risk data is linked across separate systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Risk Management stories

UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
Firewalls

UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform

The findings add pressure on ministers to modernise the 1990 Computer Misuse Act as breaches hit 43% of UK businesses and 28% of charities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • This month
UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
Data Protection

UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness

Phishing, supplier risks and weak staff training are still leaving UK firms exposed, experts warn after the latest government survey.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • This month
HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
Data Protection

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing

Housing teams facing tighter compliance checks can use a new tool that cites housing-specific sources to support decisions and inspections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • This month
Vehere appoints Somnath Banerjee to senior support role
Firewalls

Vehere appoints Somnath Banerjee to senior support role

The hire underscores how support quality can sway renewals and growth as cyber buyers demand help with deployment and integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses

Incorrect AI responses are already steering customers away, with Atlas finding factual errors in most brand profiles across major platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
Nearly half of Australian firms hit by AI incidents
Software-as-a-Service

Nearly half of Australian firms hit by AI incidents

Most Australian security teams lack confidence their controls can spot a compromised AI system, even as firms push assistants beyond pilots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month