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Ping Identity warns of AI agent authorisation risks
Physical Security

Ping Identity warns of AI agent authorisation risks

Enterprises face growing breach and compliance risks as autonomous software bypasses static access controls and acts across systems without oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
CIS launches AI security guides for models & agents
Digital Transformation

CIS launches AI security guides for models & agents

New guidance aims to help firms curb data leakage and rogue actions as AI agents and models are embedded in daily operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Mastercard & Lobster.cash team up for AI agent payments
Crypto

Mastercard & Lobster.cash team up for AI agent payments

OpenClaw users will be able to let AI agents pay with existing cards as Mastercard's controls add limits, authentication and audit trails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Marketing Technologies

SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work

Many firms are failing to turn AI trials into production systems, with poor controls and weak data forcing almost half of projects to stall.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Rubrik survey warns of AI agents outpacing security
Data Protection

Rubrik survey warns of AI agents outpacing security

Most firms expect autonomous tools to outstrip guardrails within a year, leaving agent actions hard to see, control and roll back.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
AI undermines mobile app obfuscation, says Approov
Application Security

AI undermines mobile app obfuscation, says Approov

Businesses relying on obfuscation and embedded secrets in mobile apps may face easier API attacks as AI can mimic legitimate traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Privileged Access Management

Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents

The Tel Aviv startup says enterprises need runtime controls as AI agents take on more privileged tasks across core business systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection
Fintech

American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection

Cardholders will get protection from AI agent mistakes as the payments group extends its network safeguards to software-led purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Crypto

Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push

Human approval will stay central as Ledger rolls out hardware controls for AI agents handling wallets, identities and sensitive transactions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns
Manufacturing

AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns

Most firms are not ready for AI-driven API attacks, with Salt saying 92% have yet to reach advanced security maturity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Confirmo wins Irish approval for stablecoin payments
Crypto

Confirmo wins Irish approval for stablecoin payments

The Irish approval gives businesses a regulated route to stablecoin payments across the EU as MiCA deadlines tighten, Confirmo said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Identity compromise emerges as top cyberattack route
Digital Transformation

Identity compromise emerges as top cyberattack route

Weak identity controls are now driving most attacks on Australian organisations, with breaches hitting revenue, customers and supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Microsoft 365 EvilToken campaign hits hundreds daily
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft 365 EvilToken campaign hits hundreds daily

Hundreds of Microsoft 365 users are being compromised daily as attackers bypass passwords with device code phishing and OAuth tokens.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Nutanix targets VMware escapees with multitenant cloud push
Virtualisation

Nutanix targets VMware escapees with multitenant cloud push

The update gives providers a way to run shared cloud infrastructure for many customers while easing costly migrations away from VMware.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Cloud security turns to identity, access & sovereignty
Data Protection

Cloud security turns to identity, access & sovereignty

Breaches in large cloud environments are increasingly tied to weak identity controls, misconfigurations and poor data sovereignty governance.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

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Authorisation stories

Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia
Data Protection

Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia

Businesses in Southeast Asia can now access Google Cloud tools that connect AI agents, data and security, with chip and Workspace upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments
Fintech

Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments

AI-driven purchases are raising fraud and compliance concerns as Fime seeks to give merchants and banks a neutral way to verify them.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
Fintech

Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore

Authenticated AI payments in Singapore and Malaysia could set the standard for cross-border commerce, with banks weighing fraud and consent risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026