Anthropic has suspended Fable 5 and Mythos 5 worldwide following a US government directive, spotlighting the growing impact of geopolitics on AI access.
Kerala Police has launched HackUp 2026, a national hackathon focused on building AI-powered tools to strengthen cybercrime investigations and digital policing.
Cognyte is expanding its Pune operations to develop AI-powered investigative technologies, highlighting India's growing role in global security and intelligence innovation.
Innefu Labs has raised $30 million to expand its sovereign AI platform, strengthen national security solutions and accelerate growth across defence and intelligence sectors.
Angel One has promoted Ajit Narayanan to Chief Technology Officer as the fintech firm continues to strengthen its technology and digital infrastructure.
Axis Max Life Insurance has promoted Ankit Singh to lead its Security Operations Center and cyber security operations.
Meta has patched a vulnerability in its AI support system that reportedly allowed attackers to exploit Instagram account recovery processes.
EC-Council has launched an AI governance framework and self-assessment tool to help organizations secure, manage and scale AI deployments responsibly.
OpenAI is expanding cybersecurity and anti-misinformation efforts ahead of major global elections amid rising concerns over AI misuse.
The creator of cybersecurity startup Nanoclaw has rejected a $20 million acquisition offer and instead raised $12 million in seed funding.
BigBear.ai and ISC have deployed an AI-powered supply chain security platform in Panama’s Dry Canal logistics corridor.
LIC Housing Finance has appointed Jimit Shah as Chief Information Security Officer as financial firms strengthen cybersecurity and digital risk management.
India is reportedly pushing for local hosting of Anthropic’s AI models amid cybersecurity and digital sovereignty concerns.
India warns of rising cyber risks as advanced AI tools enable faster, more sophisticated cyberattacks across sectors.
Anthropic has launched Claude Security to help organisations detect and respond to AI driven cyber threats.
The US Navy is working with AI firm Domino to develop solutions to detect and counter underwater mine threats.
Indian cyber authorities warn MSMEs are increasingly targeted by AI-driven cyberattacks, raising concerns over data security and resilience.
GetReal Security has appointed Varun Kohli as CMO to address rising enterprise demand amid AI-driven identity threats.
China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion Manus deal over AI tech transfer concerns, highlighting rising scrutiny on cross-border AI investments.
The ongoing Iran conflict is testing GCC unity, with regional coordination and strategic alignment under pressure.
Sam Altman has responded following a recent report and a security incident at his residence, drawing attention to safety and public scrutiny.
Microsoft plans a $10 billion investment in Japan to expand AI infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity partnerships.
Accenture has launched a Cyber AI platform powered by Claude to improve threat detection and automate security operations.
Qualys has launched an AI agent to automate vulnerability validation and remediation in cybersecurity operations.
A report highlights how AI is being used in military targeting systems, raising questions about technology in modern warfare.
Honeywell and Rhombus have launched an AI-driven cloud solution to modernise building security and access management.
IDFC FIRST Bank appoints Praveen Mishra as Head of Security Architecture to strengthen cybersecurity and digital resilience.
Truecaller has introduced a feature that allows users to monitor and disconnect scam calls on behalf of family members, adding another layer of protection against phone fraud.
Dell has supported Sam Altman’s view that companies working with the US government must operate under strict transparency and security requirements.
Netskope has introduced Netskope One AI Security, a platform designed to secure enterprise AI ecosystems and protect data across generative AI applications.
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.
