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Pressure drives workers to use unapproved AI tools
Phishing

Pressure drives workers to use unapproved AI tools

Most employed respondents said pressure to work faster had pushed them towards unapproved AI tools, raising risks in routine checks and payments.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last week
Manifold launches ledger of AI agent security incidents
Large Language Models

Manifold launches ledger of AI agent security incidents

The public record shows disclosure lags of weeks or months, with 59 cases logged since July and most involving unauthorised access or sandbox escapes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Fidelity Bank launches Alkami loan platform in weeks
Digital Transformation

Fidelity Bank launches Alkami loan platform in weeks

Borrowers at the Pennsylvania lender will now get a single online and branch loan process after the platform went live in under three months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams
Microsoft Windows

PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams

The update lets administrators investigate faults on Windows and macOS devices without taking over users' screens, reducing disruption during support work.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week
The Modern Data Company wins FedRAMP High approval
Cloud Security

The Modern Data Company wins FedRAMP High approval

Federal agencies can now buy DataOS for sensitive unclassified workloads after its FedRAMP High certification through Second Front's Game Warden.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Pressure pushes US workers to skip AI & email checks
Email Security

Pressure pushes US workers to skip AI & email checks

Heavy workloads are prompting US workers to skip checks on emails and AI tools, with 71% spotting suspicious details only after acting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Salt Security wins three InfoSec awards for AI risk
AI Security

Salt Security wins three InfoSec awards for AI risk

The recognition highlights rising concern over AI agents acting without oversight and the API exposure they can create across business systems.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
US consumers embrace AI agents but fear money risk
Fintech

US consumers embrace AI agents but fear money risk

US adults are using AI agents weekly, but half fear letting them spend on a credit card as trust falters over fraud and data sharing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Kforce adds 1Kosmos checks to stop consultant fraud
Biometrics

Kforce adds 1Kosmos checks to stop consultant fraud

The staffing firm is tightening onboarding after cases emerged of consultants arriving on client sites under false identities.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Corsha launches Folio to map industrial OT networks
Robotics

Corsha launches Folio to map industrial OT networks

Industrial operators can now automate OT network maps, reducing compliance gaps and giving security teams a live view of machine connections.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
AI aids process hazard checks, but humans stay in charge
Data governance

AI aids process hazard checks, but humans stay in charge

Process safety teams can save time on hazard reviews, but flawed data and false confidence mean engineers must still make the final call.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Strantech wins CMMC Level 2 after long compliance push
Firewalls

Strantech wins CMMC Level 2 after long compliance push

The defence contractor's certification secures its place in Department of Defence bidding after five years of work exposed control and documentation gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Most firms hit by AI agent security incidents, report
Phishing

Most firms hit by AI agent security incidents, report

The findings suggest companies are exposing email and payment systems to software agents faster than they can secure them, widening phishing risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google Public Sector unveils GBP-style Gemini partner push
Partner Programmes

Google Public Sector unveils GBP-style Gemini partner push

Public sector customers will get more partner support as Google sets aside USD $45 million for Gemini deployment and adoption work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Former staff still access data after leaving, survey finds
Human Capital Management

Former staff still access data after leaving, survey finds

Lost access controls are leaving sensitive company systems open long after staff depart, with 64% of ex-employees still able to view data.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
OpenSesame adds Chegg Skills courses to Plus service
Data Analytics

OpenSesame adds Chegg Skills courses to Plus service

Existing subscribers will gain access to more than 100 courses on AI, cybersecurity and workplace skills as employers race to close training gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
NVIDIA unveils AI push for Europe at Berlin keynote
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils AI push for Europe at Berlin keynote

Europe's AI buildout is set for a boost as NVIDIA commits nearly USD $10 billion and promises faster, safer data centre deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
AI agents surge on protected transactions, Arkose says
Artificial Intelligence

AI agents surge on protected transactions, Arkose says

Banks and retailers are increasingly seeing genuine AI agents on logins and checkouts, forcing firms to separate customer help from fraud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Gray Swan relaunches Arena with USD $300,000 challenge
AI Security

Gray Swan relaunches Arena with USD $300,000 challenge

A new contest worth USD $300,000 is meant to draw more people into finding hidden flaws in AI systems as prompt injection worries grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week