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Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair
Digital Transformation

Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair

The appointment gives the cybersecurity firm a buyer-side voice on strategy as it targets more UK enterprise and mid-market customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026

Global Stories

Digital risk stories

Acronis adds dark web monitoring to MDR service
Cloud Security

Acronis adds dark web monitoring to MDR service

Managed service providers can now spot exposed credentials and leaked data more quickly, with Acronis also widening multilingual support and customer alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as chief revenue officer
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as chief revenue officer

The appointment comes as BlueVoyant scales its sales push around Microsoft-linked security tools and AI after a solid third quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as Chief Revenue Officer
Supply Chain

BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire comes as BlueVoyant broadens its AI security portfolio and seeks sharper revenue execution amid rising demand for clearer cyber outcomes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
RiskProfiler launches MCP connector for AI threat hunts
Security Operations Centres

RiskProfiler launches MCP connector for AI threat hunts

Security teams could speed up external threat investigations as RiskProfiler's new connector lets authorised users query its platform through AI assistants.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
KPMG survey finds AI shift to governance & security
Digital Transformation

KPMG survey finds AI shift to governance & security

As AI budgets rise to USD $210 million, firms are tightening oversight on security, governance and returns to keep deployments under control.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users
Malware

Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users

Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Forrester urges firms to prioritise practical AI governance
Disaster Recovery

Forrester urges firms to prioritise practical AI governance

Enterprises face mounting risks from AI outages and hidden governance costs as Forrester says day-to-day operational needs now outrank frontier fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026
Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic
Malware

Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand face hidden fraud and malware risks from gambling sites that can mask illegal deposits and scam withdrawals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2026
How security leaders should measure AI SOC performance
Security Operations Centres

How security leaders should measure AI SOC performance

Security teams may miss threats if they judge AI only by speed, as low escalation rates can hide false dismissals and risk.

By Mitchem Boles • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital risk stories

Norton launches Safe AI protections for chat tools
Data Protection

Norton launches Safe AI protections for chat tools

New protections in Norton 360 aim to stop AI chatbots from opening unsafe links, accessing files or carrying out unauthorised actions on devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Richter launches Guardian for executives' cyber risk
Data Protection

Richter launches Guardian for executives' cyber risk

Executives and wealthy families now have a gap-filling option as the firm adds human-led monitoring, phishing defence and incident response to its advisory work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats
Data Protection

New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats

Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Doppel names ex-Xerox exec as Chief Security Advisor
Data Protection

Doppel names ex-Xerox exec as Chief Security Advisor

The hire gives the cybersecurity firm a seasoned customer-facing adviser as enterprises grapple with more convincing phishing and impersonation attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Singapore lags in automated cyber threat validation
IT Automation

Singapore lags in automated cyber threat validation

Every respondent in Singapore reported cyber exposure management barriers, as automated threat validation lagged far behind global and North American rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Securecom appoints Head of Cyber Security & promotes Kolver
Firewalls

Securecom appoints Head of Cyber Security & promotes Kolver

Sharp New Zealand's backing is accelerating Securecom's growth as it adds senior cyber expertise and broadens product and commercial leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026
Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise
Phishing

Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise

Banking groups are increasingly paying for rapid removal of phishing and impersonation scams as AI-driven attacks spread across multiple channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026