OpenAI has acquired AI security startup Promptfoo to strengthen testing and safety measures for AI agents and generative AI systems.
India’s cybersecurity spending is projected to reach $3.4B in 2026, driven by AI-powered threats, identity attacks and stricter data protection regulations.
The Pentagon has appointed Gavin Kliger, a former DOGE official, to lead key artificial intelligence initiatives as the US defense department strengthens its AI strategy.
Anthropic’s Claude AI reportedly identified long standing security vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser codebase within minutes, highlighting AI’s potential role in cybersecurity analysis.
Rising geopolitical tensions highlight structural risks to India’s data centre and AI infrastructure, including energy security and submarine cable dependencies.
OpenAI confirms a Pentagon partnership, highlighting technical safeguards and oversight in AI deployment.
eScan Enterprise DLP extends AI tenant controls to Claude and Manus to strengthen enterprise data governance.
Aurix Security has appointed Chuck Voleti as CTO to lead enterprise AI transformation and strengthen its AI-driven cybersecurity platform.
Researchers have identified PromptSpy, an Android malware strain that allegedly misuses Gemini AI capabilities to strengthen persistence on infected devices.
HCLTech has elevated Saravanan Rajaram to lead cybersecurity strategy and agentic AI, reflecting its focus on AI-driven enterprise security solutions.
Yotta and Mirror Security have launched encrypted AI inference as a service, aiming to secure sensitive enterprise data during AI model deployment.
Microsoft has developed a new scanner that detects hidden backdoors and sleeper agent risks in large AI models, strengthening safeguards for AI deployment.
Mastercard has appointed Deepanshu Arora to strengthen its technology risk leadership as it sharpens focus on digital resilience, cybersecurity and regulatory readiness.
Security researchers and developers are raising concerns over major flaws in autonomous AI agents, highlighting risks from security vulnerabilities and unpredictable behaviour in early deployments.
Delhi Police will deploy AI-powered smart glasses during Republic Day celebrations to enhance real-time surveillance, crowd monitoring and security coordination.
Netskope research finds AI adoption is increasing pressure on enterprise IT infrastructure, with legacy systems struggling to meet performance, resilience, and security demands.
SAP and Fresenius are collaborating to develop a sovereign AI backbone aimed at strengthening data security and digital resilience across European healthcare systems.
PointGuard AI has appointed Dev Mehta as Director of Marketing to strengthen brand strategy and go to market efforts in AI security.
Perplexity launches an enterprise AI platform designed for public safety and law enforcement, focusing on secure, source-backed intelligence.
ServiceNow intensifies its acquisition strategy with a multi billion dollar cybersecurity deal as it expands AI driven enterprise capabilities.
CloudSEK has appointed Tanuja Padwal as associate vice president of marketing to strengthen global brand strategy and support its next phase of growth.
Netcore has appointed Jayesh Bhatt as chief information security officer to strengthen its global cybersecurity strategy and build stronger trust frameworks.
OpenAI has highlighted prompt injection as a growing security risk as AI-powered browsers and autonomous tools gain wider access to the open web.
OpenAI has cautioned that prompt injection remains a persistent security risk as agentic AI systems expand across the open web and gain wider autonomy.
IBM plans to skill five million learners in India in AI, cybersecurity and quantum computing by 2030 through its SkillsBuild education initiative.
Maharashtra Police will roll out a Microsoft powered AI cybercrime tool across all police stations to strengthen investigation, response and digital evidence handling.
HDFC Bank elevates Sameer Ratolikar as Group Head and Chief Information Security Officer, reinforcing its focus on cybersecurity and digital risk management.
Okta expands its Bengaluru campus with new R&D investments to strengthen identity security for India’s growing AI ecosystem.
India faced 265 million cyber attacks in 2025, according to Seqrite, which also introduced new ransomware recovery and digital risk protection solutions.
Indrajaal has introduced India’s first mobile AI powered anti drone patrol vehicle to strengthen border surveillance and autonomous threat response capabilities.
AI-driven ad fraud is escalating rapidly as generative bots mimic real users. Brands deploy advanced AI defenses to protect ad spend, security, and trust.
Salesforce suspends Gainsight apps after detecting unusual activity and launches an investigation into potential data exposure affecting customer environments.
A major outage at Cloudflare disrupted services across many leading platforms including ChatGPT, X and Spotify, highlighting the dependency on key internet infrastructure.
Anthropic reports a surge in AI driven hacking attempts linked to China, raising global concerns about cybersecurity risks and misuse of advanced models.
Google introduces Private AI Compute and SIMA 2, combining secure on device level privacy with advanced reasoning agents powered by Gemini.
Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch lays off employees as it restructures operations to focus on AI driven automation and long term efficiency.
Hexaware Technologies acquires US-based Cybersolve for $66 million to expand its AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud solutions portfolio.
Mphasis unveils quantum-safe, AI-powered tools designed to enhance enterprise security, data protection, and intelligent decision-making across industries.
OpenAI introduces ‘Company Knowledge’ in ChatGPT, enabling organizations to securely access internal data for contextual AI-driven insights and productivity.
Salesforce refuses to pay ransom after a cyberattack tied to a third-party app, stressing resilience, customer trust, and enhanced security measures.
Spider Labs rebrands as a marketing security platform, focusing on AI-powered protection to help brands safeguard digital assets and strengthen online trust.
Salesforce launches MissionForce, a new AI-powered unit focused on national security, expanding its role beyond enterprise CRM into defense and government operations.
ServiceNow appoints Tirthankar Dutta as Director and Head of Cybersecurity, AI and Automation Engineering to strengthen enterprise security and workflow automation.
Claude AI is being misused by hackers to target hospitals, governments, and companies, raising urgent concerns about AI-powered cybercrime and the need for stronger safeguards.
Accenture acquires CyberCX for $1B, boosting AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.
Salesforce confirms a data breach impacting major firms including Google and Chanel, linked to third-party compromise.
Two Chinese nationals arrested in California for smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China, reigniting tensions over export control and tech security.
Cloudflare appoints Jayashree Naik as India Security Leader to drive cybersecurity growth in India’s fast-digitizing market.
Mitigata raises $5.9M Series A led by Nexus to expand AI-driven cyber resilience for Indian enterprises.
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