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InsurStaq AI launches local macOS code-security tool
Application Security

InsurStaq AI launches local macOS code-security tool

Developers can now audit repositories on-device as InsurStaq AI's new app keeps source code off external servers, starting at USD $19 a month.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

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BeyondTrust launches AI agent security with new research
Robotics

BeyondTrust launches AI agent security with new research

The new controls aim to curb AI agents' machine-speed access to company systems as research shows they can trigger thousands of endpoint actions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Elastic warns attackers abuse trusted AI tools in hacks
Artificial Intelligence

Elastic warns attackers abuse trusted AI tools in hacks

Attackers are turning trusted AI and remote IT tools into cover for intrusions, with stolen logins used just eight minutes after infection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
PDQ adds live device access tools for Windows, Mac
Artificial Intelligence

PDQ adds live device access tools for Windows, Mac

IT teams can now diagnose problems without hijacking users' screens, as PDQ adds remote shell, live file access and desktop agent deployment.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today
Apple adds Siri AI app intents in 27.3 developer betas
Private Cloud

Apple adds Siri AI app intents in 27.3 developer betas

The update broadens Apple's AI push, letting Siri handle tasks in core apps as the company tests new watch, Health and Safari features.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Hands-on review: Avast Ultimate Business Security verdict
Virtual Private Networks

Hands-on review: Avast Ultimate Business Security verdict

For Windows-heavy firms lacking patch management, the suite adds central control and browser defence, though it needs careful configuration.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Splashtop launches Agentic Packr for Intune packaging
Security Operations Centres

Splashtop launches Agentic Packr for Intune packaging

IT teams may be able to cut packaging delays as Splashtop's new tool automates and validates third-party updates before they reach Intune.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos
Malware

Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos

Developers may have been steered towards malicious code as at least 88 public GitHub repositories linked to a malware cluster surfaced in AI recommendations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Azul patches Java after eMudhra certificate compromise
Supply Chain

Azul patches Java after eMudhra certificate compromise

The patch closes a gap that could let unpatched Java runtimes trust forged certificates on servers, containers and software pipelines.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
BeyondTrust launches AI agent security on Pathfinder
Identity and Access Management

BeyondTrust launches AI agent security on Pathfinder

The launch follows research showing AI coding agents can issue millions of commands and reach dozens of external services on enterprise endpoints.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Mac admins use AI code in production, rollback lags
Mobile Device Management

Mac admins use AI code in production, rollback lags

A survey of more than 250 IT practitioners found 86% allow AI-written code into production, yet 43% need over a day to roll back bad changes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Nvidia adds DLSS 4.5 controls to GeForce NOW cloud
Microsoft Windows

Nvidia adds DLSS 4.5 controls to GeForce NOW cloud

Cloud gamers can now tune image quality and responsiveness in supported titles, as Nvidia widens GeForce NOW's appeal beyond preset settings.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
BlackFog adds AI prompt controls for employee data
Data Loss Prevention

BlackFog adds AI prompt controls for employee data

The update gives organisations more oversight of employee and agent prompts, helping to stop sensitive data being sent to external AI services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Userware launches XAML.io v0.9 for prompt-built .NET apps
Generative AI

Userware launches XAML.io v0.9 for prompt-built .NET apps

Developers can now generate .NET apps from text prompts in the browser, with XAML.io v0.9 also supporting migration of existing WPF projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents

Mac developers using autonomous agents now get a free beta tool that blocks risky actions before tools, files or credentials are exposed.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & faster remediation
Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & faster remediation

MacOS users can now be covered by Hexnode's XDR as the update aims to cut alert overload and speed up threat response for IT teams.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

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Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & new response tools
Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & new response tools

Security teams can now isolate affected Macs as Hexnode extends XDR with auto remediation, threat intelligence and severity-based alert ranking.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month