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New infosec products of the week: July 31, 2026
Here's a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from BlackCloak, Contrast Security, Dropzone AI, PortSwigger, Realm Security, Reco, Root Evidence, and ZeroFox. Deepfakes have made one of our oldest assumptions…
AI is only as reliable as its information, and some are learning this late
Guest: Robert Cruz Title: Vice president for regulatory and information governance at Smarsh Summary: Organizations are investing heavily in AI, but many still struggle with a basic question: can they trust the data feeding those systems? New…
JHI: Fabricate A Fortress For Your Future Income (NYSE:JHI)
John Hancock Investors Trust offers a 9.1% distribution rate and trades at a -9% discount to NAV, making it attractive for income-focused investors. JHI's portfolio is primarily composed of high-quality corporate bonds (82.7%) with 40% leverage…
Microsoft tells employees not to use prediction markets if they have inside information
Microsoft wants its employees to know that it considers prediction markets to fall under its insider trading policy. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Microsoft included an updated copy of its “General Insider Trading…
How Real-Time Interoperability And AI Are Rebuilding Healthcare Intelligence
Bindu Madhavi Mangalampalli | BI & Data Engineering Leader | Healthcare Analytics & Clinical Data Expert. Digital transformation in healthcare has brought about a paradigm shift in the way we capture, store and access patient information. This…
How cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure are reshaping security strategies
Cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure have become a growing national security concern, while businesses are simultaneously facing a broader range of digital threats. Cyber-enabled fraud has overtaken ransomware as the leading…
Your Phone Is Watching You After Calls (And 5 Other Terrifying Cyber Threats This Week)
This was a very busy week in the cybersecurity world, and with next week's Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas, I don't expect things to quiet down anytime soon. We'll be there on the show floor, ready to share what we learn, but we're…
Bank of America to Buy Cybersecurity Consultancy MDSec
Bank of America said it plans to acquire information security consultancy MDSec Consulting Limited, expanding the bank's cybersecurity capabilities. The companies said Thursday that the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter…
Amazon is proving you don't need the best model to win the AI race
Amazon's earnings on Thursday highlighted a surprising idea gaining traction across Silicon Valley: You don't need the best models to win in AI. The company reported blockbuster results, including a 37% jump in revenue from Amazon Web Services.
More than 800 brands now pay to advertise on ChatGPT. These companies are spending the most.
OpenAI is getting a lot less shy about putting ads into ChatGPT. If you use the ChatGPT mobile app, you may have already noticed. According to newly released US data from the market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, ChatGPT users on the mobile app…
Subsea7 awarded contract offshore Brunei
Luxembourg – 31 July 2026 - Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced the award of a sizeable contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP). The contract covers the subsea installation for a Pipeline Replacement Project…
IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events
Iran announced on Friday that it had targeted United States military assets at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase, describing the attack as retaliation for US strikes a day earlier. Here is a recap of the latest developments in the US-Israeli war on…
STS Digital CEO sees three major headwinds for crypto markets
Institutional investors selling options, capital rotating into artificial intelligence and delays to U.S. crypto legislation are three of the powerful headwinds holding back price gains in digital assets even as Wall Street steadily embraces…
Bank of America to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm MDSec
Bank of America announced on Thursday that it plans to acquire UK-based information security consultancy MDSec Consulting Limited. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Financial…
Patreon is upping its RTO mandate after laying off 20% of staff
Patreon slashed its workforce by 20% last week — and wants its remaining staffers to come into the office more. The company informed workers that it is increasing its return-to-office (RTO) requirement from two to three days a week for staff…
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