Data leak stories
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
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ShareGate survey finds AI tools have surfaced sensitive data at 29% of firms, exposing a widening gap between confidence in governance and reality.
UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence
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UK firms race ahead with Microsoft Copilot, but ShareGate survey finds AI tools are exposing sensitive data and exposing governance gaps.
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
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Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules
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AvePoint and Omdia find governance and compliance are stalling AI adoption for MSP customers, as demand outpaces providers' readiness.
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
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Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
Polygraf debuts desktop AI tool to curb data leaks
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Polygraf unveils a desktop AI overlay that flags sensitive data in real time as staff type, aiming to curb leaks across workplace tools.
Menlo unveils browser platform to secure rising AI agents
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data protection
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network security
Menlo launches a browser-based platform to govern human users and AI agents with unified security controls as machine traffic surges.
Is the USB making a comeback?
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storage
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malware
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firewalls
Once dubbed obsolete, USB drives are booming again, with the market set to hit USD $13.1 billion by 2030 despite mounting security fears.
Jazz raises USD $61m to reinvent data loss prevention
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cloud security
Jazz raises USD $61m to launch AI-led data loss prevention platform that slashes alert noise and targets higher-confidence risks.
Cyber attacks stay near record high as GenAI risks grow
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Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.
ShinyHunters claims Woflow breach in supply chain hack
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ShinyHunters claims it hacked merchant data firm Woflow, raising supply chain fears for major brands despite no confirmed breach yet.
Aerospike embeds default data masking in Database 8
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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application security
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partner programmes
Aerospike Database 8 now embeds default dynamic data masking, tightening PII protection while easing compliance and operational overhead.
Developers' AI agents pose rising software supply risks
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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cloud security
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application security
Developers granting AI agents broad, unsupervised access to code and systems are creating new software supply chain and data exposure risks.
Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.
MIND unveils DLP for Agentic AI to secure data use
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Seattle-based MIND debuts DLP for Agentic AI, promising real-time, data-first controls to curb AI-driven data loss without hurting productivity.
Nike probes suspected cyber attack after data leak claim
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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ransomware
Nike is investigating a suspected cyber attack after hackers claimed access to terabytes of internal data, raising global security concerns.
Fewer ransomware gangs, but more victims in late 2025
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware gangs shrank in number but hit more victims in late 2025, with leak-site postings soaring despite fewer active groups.
AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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phishing
AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
Zscaler unveils AI Security Suite to close visibility gap
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Zscaler launches an AI Security Suite to tackle soaring enterprise AI risks, promising visibility into shadow AI and non-human traffic.
Nike probes suspected cyberattack & huge data leak
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Nike is probing a suspected cyberattack after a hacker group claimed to leak 1.4TB of internal data, raising supply chain security fears.