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Iran war set to hit global IT spending, IDC warns

The conflict in the Middle East threatens to weigh heavily on the global economy, with soaring oil prices expected to dampen GDP growth and prompt businesses and consumers to reduce technology spending, according to analysts at IDC. The key question — and one with few answers — is how long the fighting will continue. The […] more…

The Collapse of Predictive Security in the Age of Machine-Speed Attacks

With exploitation of vulnerabilities taking just days, preemptive security must be the new model for defenders. The post The Collapse of Predictive Security in the Age of Machine-Speed Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

The UK may require AI-generated content to be labeled

The United Kingdom is may introduce labeling requirements for AI-generated content as part of a broader review of copyright law, Reuters reports. The aim is to make it easier for consumers to identify material created by AI and protect them against threats such as deepfakes and disinformation. At the same time, the government emphasized that […] more…

Autonomous Offensive Security Firm XBOW Raises $120M at $1B+ Valuation

The company has developed an AI-powered platform that autonomously discovers and validates software vulnerabilities. The post Autonomous Offensive Security Firm XBOW Raises $120M at $1B+ Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Are you ready for shape-shifting apps?

With a 60% surge in App Store submissions as developers embrace vibe coding and AI-assisted development tools, Apple’s App Store team has identified an emerging security challenge: what happens when an app you download later evolves into something fundamentally different — without Apple having a chance to review those changes. Vibe coding the new attack surface […] more…

AI could be suppressing wages for young workers

Growing AI adoption has slowed the hiring of young workers in software development and customer service jobs, and recent data suggests it could also be exerting pressure on entry-level wages, according industry experts. “For software developers, there’s been about a 20% decline for entry-level people aged 22 to 26,” said Erik Brynjolfsson, director of the […] more…

Cloud Security Startup Native Exits Stealth With $42 Million in Funding

Phil Venables, former CISO of Google Cloud and now a venture partner at Ballistic Ventures, has joined Native’s board of directors. The post Cloud Security Startup Native Exits Stealth With $42 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

‘DarkSword’ iOS Exploit Kit Used by State-Sponsored Hackers, Spyware Vendors

Targeting six iOS vulnerabilities and leading to full device compromise, the exploit chain is meant for surveillance. The post ‘DarkSword’ iOS Exploit Kit Used by State-Sponsored Hackers, Spyware Vendors appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Virtual Summit Today: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Summit

Cyber risk doesn’t stop at your perimeter. Today’s most dangerous threats could be hiding in your software supply chain. The post Virtual Summit Today: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

EU Sanctions Chinese, Iranian Firms Supporting Hacking Operations

The sanctions target two Chinese individuals, two Chinese companies, and one Iranian firm involved in hacking EU member states. The post EU Sanctions Chinese, Iranian Firms Supporting Hacking Operations appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Shadow AI Risk: How SaaS Apps Are Quietly Enabling Massive Breaches

From Chaos to Control examines the chaos that often comes from shadow AI hidden in SaaS apps and urges better visibility and control over agentic AI. The post Shadow AI Risk: How SaaS Apps Are Quietly Enabling Massive Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Manifold Raises $8 Million for AI Detection and Response

Focused on securing autonomous AI on endpoints, the startup will invest in product development. The post Manifold Raises $8 Million for AI Detection and Response appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Iranian Hackers Likely Used Malware-Stolen Credentials in Stryker Breach

The medtech giant has been working on restoring systems affected by the cyberattack conducted by the Handala hackers. The post Iranian Hackers Likely Used Malware-Stolen Credentials in Stryker Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Apple Debuts Background Security Improvements With Fresh WebKit Patches

The lightweight updates are meant to deliver security protections between security updates. The post Apple Debuts Background Security Improvements With Fresh WebKit Patches appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

6 ways Gemini supercharges Google Sheets

Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, can assist you in several ways in Google Sheets, from analyzing your data to helping you edit your spreadsheet faster. In Google Sheets, you mostly use these genAI tools through the Gemini sidebar. But you can also trigger Gemini to take action through a formula inside a cell. It also automatically […] more…

Mistral launches Forge to help enterprises build their own AI models

Mistral has introduced Forge, a new platform aimed at helping enterprises move beyond generic AI systems by enabling them to train and adapt models on proprietary data. Today’s AI systems are largely developed using open internet data and are built to handle a wide variety of general tasks. However, enterprises depend on deeply embedded internal knowledge, including […] more…

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