Encryption adoption up but sensitive data is still at risk
Encryption adoption has soared to 94 percent, but inconsistent application continues to put sensitive data at risk, finds a new survey.
The study from secure storage maker Apricorn shows that 59 percent of IT security decision makers say encryption has increased, allowing them to better protect their data, including on lost/stolen devices.
Security teams struggle to prioritize and patch vulnerabilities
According to a new report 39 percent of security professionals say they struggle to prioritize risk remediation and patch deployment, with 35 percent saying they struggle to maintain compliance when it comes to patching vulnerabilities.
The study from Ivanti also finds 87 percent of security pros feel they do do not have access to the critical data needed to make informed security decisions. In addition 46 percent believe IT teams lack urgency when addressing cybersecurity problems.
93 percent of software execs plan to introduce custom AI agents
New research from OutSystems shows an increasing trend in agentic AI prioritization among software executives with 93 percent of organizations already developing -- or planning to develop -- their own custom AI agents.
IT leaders are under pressure to deliver measurable business value while managing constrained resources and aligning technology investments with long-term strategic goals. Introducing agentic AI helps address these demands by tackling challenges like fragmented tools, and limited ability to leverage data siloed across the organization.
The searches that reveal the most common email mistakes
It’s known as an ohnosecond -- that moment just after you realize that you’ve made a mistake. Something that happens frequently with emails when you press send too soon, do reply all when you didn’t meant to, or just send a message to the wrong person.
A new study from ZeroBounce has analyzed search data from Google Keyword Planner to determine which email mistakes UK residents commonly make and need help fixing.
Addressing key tech challenges in the public sector [Q&A]
Earlier this year the UK government released its State of digital government review, looking at how the public sector must urgently transform the way it approaches digital technology.
But with escalating cybersecurity threats, fragmented data strategies, and a widening digital skills gap, the sector may be setting itself up to fail. We spoke to Adam Casey, director of cyber security and CISO at tmc3, a Qodea company, to discuss the challenges the report raises and how they can be addressed.
Supply chain issues pose major risks to financial organizations
While banks and financial institutions generally have strong defenses, third-party vendors often lack the same levels of security, something that can offer providing attackers indirect access to the institutions they serve.
A new report from Black Kite examines the shifting landscape of cyber threats in the financial sector, highlighting the critical importance of understanding and mitigating the hidden dangers within the vendor ecosystem.
Over half of employees fall for mobile phishing scams
A new report shows that security leaders have false confidence in their capabilities and employees when it comes to mobile security. While 96 percent are confident their employees can spot a phishing attempt, 58 percent have reported incidents where employees fell victim to executive impersonation scams via text message.
The study from Lookout, of more than 700 security leaders globally, underscores a critical need for organizations to rethink their cybersecurity strategies, particularly around the human-risk factors for social-engineering attacks.
International collaboration aims to combat deepfakes and AI misuse
There’s increasing concern about the use of deepfakes and artificial intelligence to spread misinformation and contribute to fraudulent activity.
Today at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS), a global, multistakeholder initiative led by the World Standards Cooperation has today launched two flagship papers offering recommendations to guide the governance of AI globally and combat mis-and-disinformation.
How digital DNA can identify developers from their code [Q&A]
Recent high-profile attacks have placed increased emphasis on the software supply chain and the need to understand where code has originated.
A developer's coding style is as unique as their fingerprint and, thanks to artificial intelligence, it’s possible to identify an author based on a short code segment. Felix Mächtle, a researcher at the University of Lübeck and member of the AI Grid research network, has developed a tool that does just that. We spoke to him to learn more.
European manufacturers face critical vulnerabilities
The manufacturing industry is the most targeted industry for cyberattacks and this has has now been the case for four consecutive years.
A new study from KnowBe4 shows that this combined with the manufacturing sector’s expanding digital footprint is putting operations, intellectual property, and economic resilience at risk from critical vulnerabilities.
Persistent security gaps found in hybrid identity systems
Organizations are continuing to struggle to identify and address security vulnerabilities in hybrid identity systems such as Active Directory, Entra ID, and Okta.
This is among the findings of a new report, from AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience company Semperis, which is based on results from Purple Knight a free Active Directory security assessment tool by Semperis that has been downloaded by 45,000+ organizations.
OT security becomes a board priority for enterprises
Operational technology (OT) can often be a cybersecurity weak spot for enterprises, relying as it does on older hardware and operating systems that are hard to update.
It’s no surprise then that a new report from Fortinet shows there has been a significant increase in the global trend towards corporations planning to integrate cybersecurity under the CISO or other executives.
AI-generated deepfakes used to drive attacks
As generative AI tools have become more powerful, affordable and accessible, cybercriminals are increasingly adopting them to support attacks, these range from business fraud to extortion and identity theft.
A new report from Trend Micro shows that deepfakes are no longer just hype but are being used in real-world exploitation, undermining digital trust, exposing companies to new risks, and boosting the business models of cybercriminals.
Enterprise tech executives cool on the value of AI
Although enterprise AI investment continues to accelerate, executive confidence in the strategies guiding this transformation is falling according to a new report.
The research from Akkodis, looking at the views of 500 global Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) among a wider group of 2,000 executives, finds that overall C-suite confidence in AI strategy dropped from 69 percent in 2024 to just 58 percent in 2025. The sharpest declines are reported by CTOs and CEOs, down 20 and 33 percentage points respectively.
Decentralization and why it's a turning point for tech [Q&A]
Mainstream developers and users are increasingly seeking alternatives to big tech’s centralized servers and cloud-based systems.
Issues like data breaches, censorship, and monopolization are driving this trend. We spoke to Mathias Buus Madsen, CEO of Holepunch, about why decentralization matters and how we can expect the trend to develop.
Ian's Bio
Ian spent almost 20 years working with computers before he discovered that writing about them was easier than fixing them. Since then he's written for a number of computer magazines and is a former editor of PC Utilities. Follow him on Mastodon
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