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CrowdStrike warns of malware targeting AI coding tools
Malware

CrowdStrike warns of malware targeting AI coding tools

Developers using AI assistants could face stolen credentials and poisoned repositories as the worm hides inside normal coding workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents

The update lets AI agents sign in without seeing passwords, easing a major security hurdle for firms automating browser tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Malware

WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits

Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins
Public Cloud

Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins

Users relying on SMS or voice for sign-ins will be nudged to passkeys as Microsoft phases out weaker multifactor methods in Entra ID.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update
Data Protection

ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update

Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
CyberFOX buys Timus Networks to expand SASE platform
Virtual Private Networks

CyberFOX buys Timus Networks to expand SASE platform

The deal gives CyberFOX customers a single supplier for secure remote access, as demand grows for simpler alternatives to traditional VPNs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Malware

Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals

Weak passwords and outdated access rules are leaving small businesses exposed as AI speeds up phishing, credential theft and network probing.

By Jordan Riddles • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
HENNGE launches password manager with Passpack in Japan
Software-as-a-Service

HENNGE launches password manager with Passpack in Japan

It gives Japanese businesses a controlled way to manage accounts outside single sign-on, where staff often still store passwords informally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks
Software-as-a-Service

ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks

Cure53 found no major flaws in ExpressVPN's email alias and identity monitoring tools, bolstering trust as privacy services face scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Dashlane links browser credential risk to Sentinel
Software-as-a-Service

Dashlane links browser credential risk to Sentinel

Security teams can now spot browser-based credential threats alongside identity and cloud alerts after Dashlane's Sentinel link.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
1Password expands OpenAI Codex deal for secure credentials
Data Protection

1Password expands OpenAI Codex deal for secure credentials

The new integration keeps passwords out of prompts and repos, reducing the risk of leaks as AI coding agents move into production workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
UK consumers urged to secure passwords & digital assets
Storage

UK consumers urged to secure passwords & digital assets

Families risk losing access to online wealth and memories, as experts say only a small minority of UK adults have planned for digital inheritance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI
Malware

Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI

Australian businesses and users face rising account-takeover risk as experts say AI-driven attacks and leaked credentials have outpaced passwords.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks
Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Canada ahead of global average on password security
Data Protection

Canada ahead of global average on password security

Canadian firms are still exposed by weak identity controls, despite reporting slightly fewer cyberattacks than the global average.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Keeper Security launches Agent Kit for AI coding agents
Virtualisation

Keeper Security launches Agent Kit for AI coding agents

It lets developers use AI coding tools without pasting sensitive credentials into prompts, reducing the risk of secrets leaking into logs or source control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

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Keeper launches ServiceNow app for vault access workflows
Privileged Access Management

Keeper launches ServiceNow app for vault access workflows

Enterprise admins can now approve vault access and share credentials inside ServiceNow, reducing manual steps for security teams and auditors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks
Network Security

Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks

Seven critical weaknesses were found in live production systems over a weekend, showing AI-driven pentests can now uncover basic flaws cheaply.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026