Data is the engine of modern enterprises, powering everything from sales and marketing to HR, finance, and customer support. But as organizations increasingly rely on cloud applications and AI-driven tools to streamline operations, they’re also exposing themselves to an expanding array of data security risks. Sensitive information—customer records, financial data, intellectual property, and employee PII—flows […]

A threat actor claims to have breached OmniGPT, a widely used AI-powered chatbot and productivity platform. The leaked data reportedly includes 30,000 user email addresses, phone numbers, and more than 34 million threads of user conversations. OmniGPT is a popular ChatGPT alternative that leverages top AI models like Claude 3, GPT-4o, Gemini, and Perplexity. It […]

In a world where AI is transforming how we work, staying ahead of data security risks has never been more critical. Now, companies can unlock the full potential of AI without worrying about data security, as AI agents reshape the way enterprises operate. With automation and enhanced efficiency, companies can overcome the complexity of managing […]

With the average data breach cost expected to reach $5 million in 2025, organizations have every right to be cautious about integrating AI into their operations. New technology brings new security and data privacy risks, after all.  However, AI is not something to be overlooked. It will transform the very fabric of work—in many organizations […]

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 […]