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iOCO targets AI, cyber security, cloud acquisitions
Ashona Kooblall, group CFO of iOCO. Technology services group iOCO plans to expand its portfolio through acquisitions in artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, cloud and digital transformation, as it seeks to capitalise on demand for modern…
Brain Drain Is a Bigger Threat to National Cybersecurity Than AI
Whether we'd admit it or not, most of us by now have offloaded some cognitive effort onto AI. Chatbots and agents have become so commonplace that it's often tricky to avoid them. The stakes of this use are usually pretty low; we may compromise some…
AI necessitates new approach to cybersecurity
The recent series of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled attacks on South Korean financial institutions is not an isolated incident. Rather, it represents a fundamental shift in the cybersecurity landscape. Since Anthropic's Mythos model…
Cybersecurity Investors Put $6.8B To Work In The Third Quarter, Mostly In Larger Rounds
It's an insecure world out there, and investors are responding by scaling up their cybersecurity spending. For the third quarter of 2026, global cybersecurity- and privacy-focused startups pulled in a total of $6.8 billion, per Crunchbase data.
LinkedIn's top Israeli startups of 2026 ranking filled with AI, cybersecurity
LinkedIn shared its 2026 ranking of the best Israeli startups on Wednesday, with the newly unveiled identity security firm Oak, which was launched publicly in July with a $60 million seed investment, leading the ranking. Greylock Partners, Accel…
Inspira Names Kelly Bissell Chief Strategy Advisor for Cybersecurity
Inspira Enterprise, Inc. said Oct. 15 that Kelly Bissell would work with it as Chief Strategy Advisor, citing his experience as the cybersecurity firm pursues growth in the United States and other markets. The company said Bissell would advise on…
Food Lion and Other Grocery Chains Lose Website, Apps After Cybersecurity Incident
Just days after we learned a massive cyberattack took hundreds of French stores' refrigeration systems offline — leading to the spoilage of tons of food — several American grocery stores experienced cyber attacks. This includes Food…
South Korea Plans Cybersecurity Overhaul After Crypto Exchange Incidents
Latest News PublishedOct 15, 2026 South Korea is proposing tougher cybersecurity assessments after a review identified security deficiencies at 130 financial firms. South Korea is planning tighter cybersecurity requirements for financial…
Spartanburg County Fired IT Director Over Cybersecurity Failures
Spartanburg County terminated its longtime information technology director, Jessica Gilliland, on June 10, citing concerns about cybersecurity protections, system backups, security monitoring and audit logging. The firing came after years of…
OpenAI CFO's claim of cybersecurity risks about Chinese AI models driven by business interests amid open-weight competition: expert
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar speaks at the at the International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland, on October 14, 2026. Photo: VCG OpenAI Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sarah Friar reportedly warned businesses using Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models…
This startup just raised $21 million to expose companies' messes of AI agents
AI agents are starting to outnumber humans in many high-tech workplaces, and they can be far trickier to monitor. Opsin, an AI security and governance startup, announced Thursday it raised $21 million to meet the moment. As employees across the…
Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt launches workforce initiative at UNCW focused on cybersecurity
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced a new workforce development initiative at the University of North Carolina Wilmington aimed at preparing workers for evolving industries, including cybersecurity. Hunt…
Students introduced to world of defence, security and cyber skills at careers event
Pupils from 21 schools attended the Understanding 'Secret' Dorset: Military, Security and Cyber Skills Festival at BattleLab, based at Dorset Innovation Park, near Wool The event brought together defence, security and cyber organisations, colleges…
Cyber Insight urges businesses to test what happens when AI-enabled security gets a decision wrong
Confidence in AI should come from understanding how it operates within the business, including its limits. An AI-enabled defence system should be able to make a mistake without giving that mistake control of the business. That is the standard Cyber…
Tale of two markets: Our 3 biggest winners and losers over the past five weeks
Wall Street has become increasingly divided since our last CNBC Investing Club Monthly Meeting. The selling in recent days, however, has intensified on worries about the AI trade, making the likes of Micron our biggest loser week-to-date and…
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