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Allianz Life has announced it suffered a data breach that impacted the personal data of the majority of its 1.4 million customers.  The company, a major provider of life insurance and annuities, is part of Allianz SE—one of the world’s largest financial services groups, serving more than 128 million people globally. Here’s everything we know […]

A misconfigured cloud database has exposed hundreds of millions of sensitive business records linked to individuals and organizations in Sweden, in what experts are calling a serious lapse in data security. The exposed server, which used the open-source search and analytics engine Elasticsearch, was discovered by cybersecurity researchers who found it accessible without any authentication. […]

We’re fast entering the era of agentic AI—where artificial intelligence will act on our behalf without prompting. These systems will have the autonomy to make decisions, take actions, and continuously learn, all with minimal human input.  It’s a vision straight out of science fiction. But as with all major leaps forward, there are risks. The […]

You’ve rolled out a generative AI tool to help teams move faster and work smarter. But there’s a problem: the answers are off…Sometimes outdated…Sometimes just plain wrong. That’s what happens when AI isn’t grounded—when it doesn’t have access to the right internal data. Instead of insights, you get hallucinations. And it’s a major issue. In […]

We’re only halfway through 2025, and there have already been over 12,000 publicly disclosed data breaches. From small brick-and-mortar businesses to multinational tech companies, it’s clear that no organization is immune to a cybersecurity incident.  Preparation is key—and one increasingly vital part of shoring up against cyber-attacks is cyber insurance.  In this article, we’ll explore […]

Every organization understands that AI is central to competing and thriving in the future of work. But with that opportunity comes risk. For every gain in speed, efficiency, and output, AI introduces new vulnerabilities: data leakage, regulatory exposure, ethical concerns, and the potential misuse of sensitive information. Governing this technology is critical to long-term success. […]

Organizations are charging full-speed into AI adoption—eager to boost efficiency, outpace competitors, and unlock entirely new ways of working. For business leaders, the mandate is clear: move fast, or get left behind. But for security teams, the pace is less exciting and more alarming. Every new AI model introduces risks: more potential for data exposure, […]

Qantas is warning millions of customers that their personal data could be exposed after a cyber attack hit a third-party platform used by one of its offshore contact centers. Here’s everything we know about the breach so far.  How did the breach happen?  Qantas says it detected unusual activity on the affected third-party system earlier […]

Burnout has been rife within the cybersecurity sectors for years. But, this year, it seems many SOC analysts have reached breaking point. With 71% reporting burnout and 64% considering leaving the cybersecurity field altogether, it’s clear that something has to change in the security operations center (SOC).  The question is…what? Most CISOs are no stranger […]

All employees make mistakes—whether that’s a typo in an email, sending a document to the wrong person or missing a deadline.  Some mistakes, though, have greater consequences than others, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and compliance.  Sending a sensitive document to the wrong recipient, for example, can be an immediate data breach and compliance […]

Zoomcar, the peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that lets users rent vehicles from everyday car owners, has confirmed a major data breach. According to the company, unauthorized actors accessed its systems, compromising the personal data of roughly 8.4 million users. Here’s everything we know about the breach so far.  Zoomcar data breach: What we know so far  […]