Windows Recall will be opt-in and the data more secure, Microsoft says

The insistent public complaints and proof-of-concept tools have have borne fruit: Microsoft has realized that the security of its recently previewed Windows Recall feature leaves much to be desired, and has announced important changes. About Windows Re… Continue reading Windows Recall will be opt-in and the data more secure, Microsoft says

TotalRecall shows how easily data collected by Windows Recall can be stolen

Ethical hacker Alexander Hagenah has created TotalRecall, a tool that demonstrates how malicious individuals could abuse Windows’ newly announced Recall feature to steal sensitive information. TotalRecall results (Source: Alexander Hagenah) Copil… Continue reading TotalRecall shows how easily data collected by Windows Recall can be stolen

Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions

Data security and AI governance company Zendata has emerged from stealth mode with $2 million in seed funding.
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CISOs in Australia Urged to Take a Closer Look at Data Breach Risks

A leading cyber lawyer in Australia has warned CISOs and other IT leaders their organisations and careers could be at stake if they do not understand data risk and data governance practices. Continue reading CISOs in Australia Urged to Take a Closer Look at Data Breach Risks

Windows’ new Recall feature: A privacy and security nightmare?

Microsoft has announced the Copilot+ line of Windows 11-powered PCs that, among other things, will have Recall, a feature that takes screenshots every few seconds, encrypts them, saves them, and leverages AI to allow users to search through them for sp… Continue reading Windows’ new Recall feature: A privacy and security nightmare?

Organizations go ahead with AI despite security risks

AI adoption remains sky high, with 54% of data experts saying that their organization already leverages at least four AI systems or applications, according to Immuta. 79% also report that their budget for AI systems, applications, and development has i… Continue reading Organizations go ahead with AI despite security risks

Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties

When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with USA Today, it’s safe to say Hawking was a… Continue reading Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties

Leveraging AI for enhanced compliance and governance

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Joseph Sweeney, Advisor at IBRS, discusses the risks of integrating AI into information management systems. He talks about emerging trends such as content cognition. He predicts advancements in AI-driven informa… Continue reading Leveraging AI for enhanced compliance and governance

37% of publicly shared files expose personal information

Many sensitive documents stored on platforms such as Google Drive, Slack, and other collaborative work applications have been left unattended for several months or even years. This has led to data sprawl challenges for companies and significant data se… Continue reading 37% of publicly shared files expose personal information

AI risks under the auditor’s lens more than ever

According to a recent Gartner survey, widespread GenAI adoption has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage for potential risks arising from the technology’s use. In this Help Net Security video, Thomas Teravainen, a Research Specialist … Continue reading AI risks under the auditor’s lens more than ever