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Vibe-coding went mainstream in 2025, opening software development to far more people and leaving security teams to chase a growing trail of exposed secrets. A new GitGuardian report shows that as AI-assisted coding moved from niche practice to everyday workflow, leaked credentials surged across public repositories, internal systems, and developer tools. The findings point to … Read more
Quick Take Midmarket cybersecurity is struggling with self-awareness. Companies claim readiness for today’s cybersecurity risk, but a new industry report reveals teams are stretched, tool stacks fragmented, and many firms still need up to a week to assess critical vulnerabilities, far slower than attackers move. Boardroom visibility is also limited; only 9% discuss cyber risk … Read more
Cyber insurance underwriting is changing. The old way, where applicants just checked boxes and signed forms, is being replaced by a need for real proof. This change was the main topic in a recent Cyber Insurance News and Information Podcast with Jessica Newman, Global GM of Cyber Insurance at Sophos. Newman explained that the market … Read more
“Cybersecurity incident” sounds mild, almost bureaucratic. Almost quaint. But in a school system, it means student privacy can vanish in a single breach. Grades, health records, counseling support, discipline files, and other personal details can spill far beyond school walls. That ain’t quaint. Cyber insurance is now a key part of how schools handle cybersecurity … Read more
Bell Cyber has unveiled CyberShield Connect, a managed cybersecurity service for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. Amid rising cyber threats to small and mid-size organizations, many SMEs lack internal security teams or specialized tools. CyberShield Connect is a managed service that helps SMEs reduce operational burden by providing affordable, expert cybersecurity support tailored to their … Read more