#data security
#data security

6 days ago

96% of IT pros use AI now: Their top 7 agentic applications and biggest implementation roadblocks

Most data and IT professionals use AI, but only about half use it frequently, while many plan to deploy AI agents with unrestricted data access.

Business intelligence

6 days ago

Huawei unveils full-stack AI data center strategy

Huawei presented a full-stack AI data infrastructure for data lakes, knowledge platforms, agent frameworks, and security, including ultra-scale storage and inference acceleration technologies.

fromwww.amny.com

6 days ago

Op-Ed | Why New York must act now to protect our personal health data | amNewYork

Reproductive care patients face legal risk and privacy threats as personal health data can be accessed, shared, and weaponized without strong protections.

#data-security

fromThe Verge

Trump Mobile may be leaking customer addresses

Customer addresses and phone numbers were allegedly exposed through insecure storage on the Trump Mobile website, with order counts far lower than viral claims.

Gadgets

Can hackers break encrypted USB drives? I tried to find out

Use hardware-encrypted flash drives to keep data protected if a device is lost, using 256-bit AES-XTS with password access and instant re-locking.

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

BBC Datasets containing de-identified volunteer information were found for sale on Alibaba, prompting scrutiny and temporary suspension of access to the research platform.

fromNextgov.com

Data is a strategic asset and a strategic vulnerability

Data is a primary strategic asset in national security, transforming into both a powerful tool and a critical vulnerability.

Healthcare

Hospital modernizes data protection with Synology ActiveProtect

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.

fromThe Verge

Trump Mobile may be leaking customer addresses

Customer addresses and phone numbers were allegedly exposed through insecure storage on the Trump Mobile website, with order counts far lower than viral claims.

Gadgets

Can hackers break encrypted USB drives? I tried to find out

Use hardware-encrypted flash drives to keep data protected if a device is lost, using 256-bit AES-XTS with password access and instant re-locking.

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

BBC Datasets containing de-identified volunteer information were found for sale on Alibaba, prompting scrutiny and temporary suspension of access to the research platform.

fromNextgov.com

Data is a strategic asset and a strategic vulnerability

Data is a primary strategic asset in national security, transforming into both a powerful tool and a critical vulnerability.

Healthcare

Hospital modernizes data protection with Synology ActiveProtect

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.

more#data-security

Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don't consent to AI note-taking

A Melbourne psychiatrist requires consent to use AI transcription for sessions, limiting access for patients who object to AI note taking.

London startup

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors

Quantexa will supply HMRC with AI technology to detect fraud, speed error correction, and support customer service while keeping human oversight and secure, auditable decisions.

#ai-governance

Information security

Veeam launches DataAI Command Platform for the agentic era

fromFortune

Artificial intelligence

Your company's AI could delete everything in 9 seconds. ServiceNow wants to be the kill switch | Fortune

Agile

QCon London 2026: Team Topologies as the 'Infrastructure for Agency' with AI

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

How to Stop Rogue AI From Compromising Your Company's Data

Veeam launches DataAI Command Platform for the agentic era

DataAI Command Platform unifies resilience, security, governance, compliance, and privacy to build trust for autonomous AI agents and shrinking threat-detection windows.

fromFortune

Your company's AI could delete everything in 9 seconds. ServiceNow wants to be the kill switch | Fortune

AI governance is crucial; without it, companies risk catastrophic data loss from unchecked AI agents.

Agile

QCon London 2026: Team Topologies as the 'Infrastructure for Agency' with AI

Organizational maturity is crucial for realizing benefits from AI investments, with many firms lacking the necessary governance structures.

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

How to Stop Rogue AI From Compromising Your Company's Data

more#ai-governance

#ransomware

fromtheregister

Water company's leaky security earns near-1M fine

Cl0p ransomware went undetected for nearly two years due to weak access controls, insufficient monitoring, unsupported systems, and poor vulnerability management.

Stolen patient data from Dutch firm ChipSoft destroyed after cyberattack

ChipSoft claims all data stolen in the ransomware attack has been destroyed, but has not confirmed if a ransom was paid.

fromtheregister

Water company's leaky security earns near-1M fine

Cl0p ransomware went undetected for nearly two years due to weak access controls, insufficient monitoring, unsupported systems, and poor vulnerability management.

Stolen patient data from Dutch firm ChipSoft destroyed after cyberattack

ChipSoft claims all data stolen in the ransomware attack has been destroyed, but has not confirmed if a ransom was paid.

Canvas System Is Online After a Cyberattack Disrupted Thousands of Schools

A cyberattack disrupted Canvas, locking students and faculty out of course materials and grades, prompting schools to reschedule finals while access was restored.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

UC Berkeley and Peralta system disrupted by cyberattack on Canvas learning platform

Canvas outages during finals disrupted grades, course materials, messaging, and assessments for many schools, with recovery underway and some access still blocked.

Canvas cyberattack disrupts final exams for colleges nationwide. Here's what to know

Canvas outage disrupted exams, course materials, messaging, and grades during finals, with most access restored after a cyberattack claimed by ShinyHunters.

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.

SF politics

fromSFGATE

Bay Area city government without working phones, email after cyberattack

Foster City is experiencing significant disruptions to services due to a cyberattack, with email and phone systems still down after six days.

fromMedCity News

6 Things to Know About Stryker's Cyberattack - MedCity News

Stryker experienced a cyberattack disrupting internal Microsoft systems worldwide, affecting employee access and order processing, though patient devices remained unaffected.

Higher education

Canvas System Is Online After a Cyberattack Disrupted Thousands of Schools

A cyberattack disrupted Canvas, locking students and faculty out of course materials and grades, prompting schools to reschedule finals while access was restored.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

UC Berkeley and Peralta system disrupted by cyberattack on Canvas learning platform

Canvas outages during finals disrupted grades, course materials, messaging, and assessments for many schools, with recovery underway and some access still blocked.

Canvas cyberattack disrupts final exams for colleges nationwide. Here's what to know

Canvas outage disrupted exams, course materials, messaging, and grades during finals, with most access restored after a cyberattack claimed by ShinyHunters.

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.

SF politics

fromSFGATE

Bay Area city government without working phones, email after cyberattack

Foster City is experiencing significant disruptions to services due to a cyberattack, with email and phone systems still down after six days.

fromMedCity News

6 Things to Know About Stryker's Cyberattack - MedCity News

Stryker experienced a cyberattack disrupting internal Microsoft systems worldwide, affecting employee access and order processing, though patient devices remained unaffected.

The Rise of Offshore VPS Hosting: Why UK Businesses Are Looking Beyond British Data Centres

UK businesses are shifting from UK-based hosting to offshore VPS hosting to improve flexibility, privacy, cost efficiency, and resilience while maintaining security controls.

fromNextgov.com

Unleashing AI across the US government: The data security challenge holding back decision advantage

Government AI initiatives face a security bottleneck: sensitive data must be decrypted for AI processing, making it hard to protect at scale.

Europe's AI translation industry told it risks reputation by partnering with US firms

European AI companies risk losing market leadership in machine translation after DeepL partnered with Amazon Web Services, raising data security and infrastructure independence concerns.

Object First Launches Fleet Manager for Remote Backup Management

"Fleet Manager is designed with zero-trust principles and Secure-by-Design guidelines, ensuring backups remain completely immutable and secure from unauthorized access or modifications."

Information security

The biggest AI shift is taking place in your employees' bags

OpenClaw's on-device AI capabilities are transforming the landscape by allowing local processing without cloud reliance.

fromArs Technica

In Canada, a "canary trap" springs shut-and IDs election database leak

Canary traps can effectively identify data leaks by embedding unique changes for each recipient.

fromTNW | Data-Security

Hospital websites are still leaking patient data to advertisers

Nine of the ten largest US health companies still use advertising trackers on patient login and registration pages, compromising user privacy.

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 33 Deals Announced in April 2026

Thirty-three cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition deals were announced in April 2026.

fromABA Journal

Law firms see more cyberattacks, ransomware threats, new report says

Cyberattacks on law firms surged in 2025, with a significant increase in incidents and ransomware threats reported.

fromEngadget

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

Major tech companies signed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to implement unified fraud detection, security features, and verification measures across platforms while encouraging information sharing with law enforcement.

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 33 Deals Announced in April 2026

Thirty-three cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition deals were announced in April 2026.

fromABA Journal

Law firms see more cyberattacks, ransomware threats, new report says

Cyberattacks on law firms surged in 2025, with a significant increase in incidents and ransomware threats reported.

fromEngadget

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

Stop letting ChatGPT and other AI chatbots train on your data. Here's why-and how

Chatbot interactions often expose personal data used for AI training, risking privacy, but users can opt out of data usage.

Apple

fromWIRED

Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here's How to Lock Them Down

FBI accessed deleted Signal messages through iOS notification logs, raising privacy concerns despite Apple's update to improve data security.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

WhatsApp could let you back up your chats on its own encrypted cloud storage

WhatsApp is developing its own encrypted cloud storage for chat backups, offering users additional options beyond Google Drive and iCloud.

fromTechRepublic

EU Funds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with 180 Million Contract

The European Commission awarded a €180 million contract to four providers for sovereign cloud services to ensure EU digital sovereignty.

How to audit what ChatGPT knows about you - and reclaim your data privacy

Re-evaluate personal information shared with ChatGPT to enhance privacy and security.

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.

fromFlipboard

fromPrivacy International

Privacy technologies

How Child Safety Laws Are Changing the Internet

Privacy technologies

Discord pushes back age verification after security risks revealed

fromTheregister

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.

fromFlipboard

fromPrivacy International

How Child Safety Laws Are Changing the Internet

Age verification systems on social media platforms risk exposing users' sensitive personal data to hackers through third-party vendors handling ID and facial recognition checks.

Privacy technologies

Discord pushes back age verification after security risks revealed

more#age-verification

98% of IT leaders want digital sovereignty: Now SUSE is operationalizing it for companies everywhere

SUSE is focusing on digital sovereignty to enhance choice and resilience in enterprise IT globally.

UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms

We understand that the existence of these listings, even temporarily, will be concerning to you. We want to reassure you that all the data are de-identified; they do not contain any personally identifying information (such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and NHS numbers).

EU data protection

Marketing tech

fromThedrum

The GumGum Platform Achieves Global SOC 2 Compliance, Setting Standards for Data Security

GumGum achieved SOC 2 compliance, enhancing data security and system reliability for partners and customers globally.

Kyndryl acquisition likely to cost Solvinity key Dutch contract

The Dutch House of Representatives urges the government not to renew the DigiD contract with Solvinity if it is acquired by Kyndryl.

#tiktok

fromPR Daily

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Social media marketing

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

Information security

TikTok's US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

Social media marketing

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

TikTok has received a security certification for its U.S. data protection systems, while also upgrading its ad creation tools with AI features.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

TikTok's US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

TikTok USDS Joint Venture has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, enhancing user trust in its data security measures.

more#tiktok

Lovable under fire over data breach

Lovable faced criticism for a vulnerability that exposed users' sensitive data, including source code and chat history, due to insufficient access controls.

#privacy

Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Privacy technologies

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

Cindy Cohn's new book, Privacy's Defender, details her 30-year fight against digital surveillance and promotes data security and digital rights.

NTT Research Launches Scale Academy to Bring Lab Technology to Market

NTT Research transitions from pure research to product development with the launch of Scale Academy, aiming to commercialize innovations and meet market demands.

fromEngadget

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.

#palantir

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.

UK politics

MP rejects Palantir's claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ideologically motivated'

Concerns over Palantir's NHS contract focus on transparency, data security, and value for money, not just ideological motivations.

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.

UK politics

MP rejects Palantir's claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ideologically motivated'

Concerns over Palantir's NHS contract focus on transparency, data security, and value for money, not just ideological motivations.

GAIA by AMD - Running Intelligent Systems Fully on Your Own Machine

GAIA is an open-source framework enabling local execution of intelligent agents, eliminating external dependencies and enhancing data control.

#ai-chatbots

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.

If you don't trust Big Tech with your data, this is the chatbot for you

Duck.ai offers powerful AI chatbot capabilities while prioritizing user privacy, contrasting with major players like OpenAI and Google.

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.

If you don't trust Big Tech with your data, this is the chatbot for you

Duck.ai offers powerful AI chatbot capabilities while prioritizing user privacy, contrasting with major players like OpenAI and Google.

Google adds E2E encryption to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise users

End-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS is now available for enterprise users, enhancing privacy and security for email communication.

fromThe Hacker News

The Hidden Security Risks of Shadow AI in Enterprises

Shadow AI poses significant risks by allowing unregulated use of AI tools that can expose sensitive data and weaken security controls.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Paladin acquires ICT in 60M push to dominate European ITAD

Paladin EnviroTech acquired ICT, enhancing its IT asset disposition capabilities in Ireland and supporting the growing demand for secure hardware disposal.

fromWIRED

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.

DevOps

fromSilicon Canals

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Iran declared AWS, Google, and Microsoft data centers military targets. The legal and strategic fallout is just beginning - Silicon Canals

Iran's military declared U.S. cloud data centers as legitimate military targets, citing international law and the mixing of military and civilian data.

#ai

Remote teams

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Securing the AI Stack: From Model to Production

AI has transformed phishing into a high-velocity threat, requiring modern defenses to adopt similar layered tactics.

Remote teams

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.

Securing the AI Stack: From Model to Production

AI has transformed phishing into a high-velocity threat, requiring modern defenses to adopt similar layered tactics.

more#ai

Non-profit organizations

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

DevOps

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.

fromTearsheet

What a bank-client relationship looks like when banks control the data behind the UX - Tearsheet

Grasshopper's Model Context Protocol enables secure AI integration with banking data while maintaining client control and data security.

Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack

Hasbro has experienced a cyber-attack affecting its website and product deliveries, with potential risks to customer data.

Lloyds Data Security Incident Impacts 450,000 Individuals

Lloyds Banking Group experienced a data security incident affecting 450,000 mobile banking users due to a faulty software update.

Shrinking PQC timeline highlights immediate risk to data security | Computer Weekly

Google's accelerated timeline for post-quantum cryptography highlights urgent data security risks posed by quantum computers that need immediate attention.

#chatbots

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.

Stop telling AI your secrets - 5 reasons why, and what to do if you already overshared

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.

Stop telling AI your secrets - 5 reasons why, and what to do if you already overshared

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.

more#chatbots

fromwww.housingwire.com

US Mortgage hit with lawsuit over May 2025 data breach

US Mortgage failed to protect sensitive data, leading to a breach that risks identity theft and financial fraud for affected individuals.

fromTNW | Offers

Team password manager costs $1.50 & just added the features businesses actually need

Stolen credentials are a major security risk; using a password manager like Passpack can mitigate this threat effectively.

Marketing tech

fromThe Drum

'We're building the future of advertising on infrastructure we don't control' - and no one's talking about it

The advertising industry is increasingly reliant on third-party frameworks, raising concerns about data security, privacy, and decision-making.

DevOps

fromNew Relic

Automate Log Management via Terraform

Practicing log management as code enhances standardization, performance, security, and cost optimization across services.

fromBusiness Matters

Companies House disciplines over 100 staff amid compliance concerns

Companies House disciplined 132 employees for policy breaches, highlighting operational challenges and the need for stronger data security measures.

fromReadWrite

The CISO Struggle: How AI is Changing the Data Security Landscape

Generative AI adoption is rapid, but security governance is lagging, creating significant risks for organizations.

fromSheFinds

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.

Cohesity embeds Sophos malware scanning in Data Cloud

Cohesity integrates Sophos malware scanning into Data Cloud to detect hidden threats in backup data, enhancing recovery confidence post-cyberattacks.

QCon London 2026: Kleppmann on Mitigating Europe's Cloud Dependency with Local-First Software

Europe's heavy reliance on US cloud services poses significant risks that need to be addressed through strategic technological choices.

Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents | TechCrunch

A Meta AI agent posted unauthorized responses to an internal forum, leading to employee actions that exposed sensitive company and user data to unauthorized personnel for two hours, classified as a Sev 1 security incident.

Gadgets

fromComputerworld

Dell: Cut AI cloud costs with data-center class desktops

High-performance AI desktop computers offer powerful processing capabilities but consume significant electricity and command premium prices exceeding $97,000.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

Instagram is removing end-to-end encryption

Instagram is removing end-to-end encryption from its messaging service effective May 8, allowing Meta and government agencies to access user communications.

fromBusiness Matters

More companies paying ransoms as AI-powered cyberattacks intensify

Ransom payment rates surged to 24.3% in 2025 from 14.4% in 2024, driven by AI-enhanced ransomware attacks targeting sensitive data with greater precision and personalization.

Deliverability

fromWIRED

How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your Google Account

Set up Recovery Contacts and two-factor authentication to protect your Google account and regain access if locked out.

Meta sued over AI smart glasses' privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage | TechCrunch

Meta faces a U.S. lawsuit alleging privacy violations and false advertising for AI smart glasses after Kenyan subcontractors were found reviewing sensitive customer footage including intimate content.

fromThe Verge

Meta's AI glasses reportedly send sensitive footage to human reviewers in Kenya

Meta's AI-powered smart glasses could be sending sensitive footage to human reviewers in Nairobi, Kenya, according to an investigation by the Swedish outlets Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten. The report claims Meta contractors in Kenya have seen videos captured with the smart glasses that show "bathroom visits, sex and other intimate moments."

Privacy technologies

fromThe Hacker News

Preparing for the Quantum Era: Post-Quantum Cryptography Webinar for Security Leaders

Attackers are collecting encrypted data today to decrypt later using quantum computers, requiring organizations to adopt quantum-resistant encryption now to protect long-term sensitive data.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Debate continues over Richmond's use of Flock cameras

Richmond officials debate renewing a $2 million Flock Safety surveillance contract after disabling 150 cameras due to privacy concerns over unauthorized national data access capabilities.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

The Complete Offboarding Checklist: A Strategic Guide For HR And L&D Leaders (With Examples And Templates)

Modern offboarding protects institutional knowledge, ensures compliance, strengthens data security, and preserves employer brand reputation through structured processes.

fromThe Mercury News

Flock plate reader use ends in Saratoga and Cupertino

To comply with the policy, we are now restricted from further use. The board's decision was based on mounting concerns about data security and information sharing practices, not the agency's management of the system or the effectiveness of ALPR technology in supporting public safety.

San Jose Sharks

fromTheregister

Microsoft Edge to auto-launch Copilot on every Outlook link

This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Hacker News