Enterprise security stories

Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.

Barracuda links surge in device code phishing attacks to EvilTokens kit as criminals exploit Microsoft 365 logins and bypass multifactor checks.

Semperis broadens Purple Knight scanning to help public sector and defence teams assess hybrid identity risks in high-assurance US government clouds.

Wiz adds Red Agent preview and wider tools for AI code, Databricks, multicloud services and edge risk across cloud environments.

Elastic and Google add AI-driven threat detection to air-gapped cloud systems as defence and government customers seek tighter data sovereignty.

Unpatched VPN gateways are leaving organisations open to ransomware and outages, as modern Zero Trust access cuts off the exposed front door.

DTEX warns that AI agents controlled via Telegram and WhatsApp can quietly access files, expose credentials and exfiltrate data from endpoints.

Thales brings Imperva into Google Cloud as controlled launch targets app and API protection with lower latency and simpler operations.

Anthropic and OpenAI take rival paths on AI cyber tools, as one keeps access tightly restricted while the other widens vetted user access.

CrowdStrike extends real-time cloud detection to regional Google Cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet sovereignty rules and speed breach response.

Saviynt appoints Tim Wedande as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Melbourne base, to bolster identity security strategy.

Exabeam extends behaviour analytics to Google-built AI agents and multi-agent workflows, giving security teams deeper visibility into automated activity.

Claroty names John Ryan as Vice President of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem to expand its xCelerate programme and deepen global channel reach.

LevelBlue says unsanctioned AI agents are slipping into enterprise systems, creating a hidden governance and security blind spot for businesses.

Ping Identity named Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year as AI controls and marketplace sales drive growth across joint identity tools.

Canada's High Commissioner tours Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre as the Canadian security software firm expands its Australian footprint.

Island taps Hugh Darvall to drive APAC partner growth as demand rises for safer AI-enabled workspaces and a move away from legacy security tools.

Silverfort and SentinelOne team up to secure AI-era identities as machine-speed attacks push identity controls closer to runtime defence.

Google Cloud expands AI security with new agents, Wiz integrations and fraud defences as it targets faster, more automated cyber attacks.

Google Cloud folds Vertex AI into Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, adding governance and production tools as firms race to deploy secure AI agents.