The cloud-based hotel management solution, Otelier, is in the limelight for all the wrong reasons this week, after it announced a significant data breach exposing the personal data of millions of people. Otelier is a software-as-a-service solution trusted by leading hotel brands, including Marriot, Hilton, and Hyatt—all of whose employees and customers are impacted by […]

US cannabis brand, Stiiizy, is in the spotlight this week for all the wrong reasons, after it submitted a data breach notification to California’s attorney general. The contents of the filing detail a shocking data breach: an organized cybercrime group stole troves of sensitive data from the company in November 2024, getting away with confidential […]

In 2024, the average cost of a data breach soared to $4.88 million—a 10% increase over the previous year. This year, analysis indicates we will see the same percentage increase again, teetering over the $5 million mark.  Obviously, this is an insane amount of money—an amount that would put many organizations out of business. So, […]

Generative AI boosts productivity but poses data breach risks if misused. Organizations must set clear AI usage policies, educate employees, and adopt secure enterprise-grade tools. Proactive steps, like restricting sensitive inputs and enhancing cybersecurity, ensure innovation without compromising data security. Generative AI tools are rapidly reshaping the way we work. But the promise of enhanced […]

You’ve likely heard of generative AI. But what about agentic AI? According to Gartner, this emerging technology is poised to become a strategic priority for many organizations in the coming year, with predictions that 33% of enterprise software applications will incorporate agentic AI by 2028. At first glance, agentic AI promises significant gains in productivity […]

Between misconfigured permissions, account hijacking, and the bring your own AI phenomenon, it’s easy to see why almost half of organizations suffered a cloud data breach in 2024.  Until recently, protecting data in the cloud felt like trying to hit a moving target. With so many cloud applications, dispersed users, and data ever proliferating, maintaining […]

​​DSPM may be the latest buzzword in cybersecurity, but what does it actually do? How does it protect your data in the cloud? In this post, we’ll break down the key use cases of data security posture management (DSPM) to help you understand how this emerging technology works. Defining data security posture management (DSPM) Data […]

Data security posture management and data loss prevention are two data-centric security tools that promise to revolutionize how organizations discover, secure, and manage sensitive information. On the surface, they seem similar—interchangeable, even—but they’re actually very different. And if you choose the wrong one, you could risk leaving your organizations vulnerable to data exfiltration and leaks.  […]

“Fail forward” might be the mantra amongst crypto startups, but when it comes to data security, mistakes can come with a devastating price tag. Over the past year, the average cost of a data breach surged to $4.8 million per incident, highlighting just how high the stakes are. Sure, making mistakes is part of the […]

BT Group has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack orchestrated by Black Basta, a group known for its ransomware and ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations, leading the company to shut down parts of its infrastructure. In its statement, BT Group said that the attack specifically targeted BT Conferencing, a subsidiary based in Braintree, Massachusetts. However, […]

Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions were once heralded as the cornerstone of a robust security program—a surefire way to protect sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. But, today, they often cause more frustration than they do good. Steep learning curves, sky-high costs and a barrage of alerts mean that DLP is often more […]