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- New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AIby Llanor Alleyne on October 3, 2025 at 7:48 pm
The World Economic Forum and Accenture offer a practical roadmap for organizations to leverage responsible AI into a competitive advantage. The post New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Groupby J.R. Johnivan on October 2, 2025 at 10:32 pm
After breaching the security of Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a well-known group of hackers is actively trying to extort execs for millions of dollars. The post Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Group appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundleby Aminu Abdullahi on October 2, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Microsoft 365 Premium subscription bundles Copilot AI and Office apps for $19.99/month. It replaces Copilot Pro and offers a secure way to use AI at work. The post Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Launches Security Store to Unify AI-Powered Defense Toolsby TechRepublic Staff on October 2, 2025 at 7:31 pm
Developers can sell security solutions and agents that work with Microsoft security products, including the Copilot AI. The post Microsoft Launches Security Store to Unify AI-Powered Defense Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
- DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchersby Liz Ticong on October 2, 2025 at 2:13 pm
The US Commerce Chief has also issued a warning about DeepSeek that reliance on those AI models is “dangerous and shortsighted.” The post DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers appeared first on TechRepublic.
- What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?by Megan Crouse on October 1, 2025 at 8:30 pm
CISA is among the government agencies affected. The shutdown is a reminder for government contractors to harden their cybersecurity. The post What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktopby Megan Crouse on October 1, 2025 at 5:32 pm
This new ransomware detection is available in beta in Google Drive for desktop on Windows or macOS, with a general release expected by the end of the year. The post Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop appeared first on TechRepublic.
- UK Police Convicts Pair in £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Launder Caseby Liz Ticong on October 1, 2025 at 5:05 pm
Two defendants pleaded guilty in a Bitcoin laundering case tied to the UK’s record crypto seizure. The Met’s seven-year probe moves to sentencing 10–11 November. The post UK Police Convicts Pair in £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Launder Case appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA Customersby J.R. Johnivan on September 30, 2025 at 11:49 pm
Although Microsoft still plans to end support for Windows 10 in October, users in the European Economic Area will be able to enjoy free updates for a little while longer. The post Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA Customers appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairItby TechRepublic Staff on September 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Trend Micro reveals that RepairIt “contradicted its privacy policy by collecting, storing, and, due to weak Development, Security, and Operations practices, inadvertently leaking private user data.” The post Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 8 Best Enterprise Password Managersby Franklin Okeke on September 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm
After reviewing the top enterprise password managers in the market, I found Keeper to be the best overall, particularly for its ease of use, and management-focused feature set. The post 8 Best Enterprise Password Managers appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 6 Best Enterprise Antivirus Software Choicesby Luis Millares on September 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm
We reviewed the leading enterprise antivirus and EDR tools and found SentinelOne Singularity to be the best overall, followed closely by Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike Falcon. The post 6 Best Enterprise Antivirus Software Choices appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Executive Order Brings US TikTok $14B Deal One Step Closer to Finalizingby Megan Crouse on September 26, 2025 at 7:41 pm
Oracle’s oversight of an American version of TikTok will allow the app to comply with a 2024 act. The post Executive Order Brings US TikTok $14B Deal One Step Closer to Finalizing appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s Feedback to EU Commission: Repeal Digital Markets Actby Megan Crouse on September 26, 2025 at 3:33 pm
The EU will have to wait to get Live Translation and other features as Apple works on complying with the Digital Markets Act regulation. The post Apple’s Feedback to EU Commission: Repeal Digital Markets Act appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Proofpoint Exec: ‘Phishing is the Leading Cause of Breaches Globally’by Drew Robb on September 26, 2025 at 9:56 am
During Proofpoint Protect 2025, company leaders detailed how AI is being used in phishing trends and in cyber-defense tactics. The post Proofpoint Exec: ‘Phishing is the Leading Cause of Breaches Globally’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Proofpoint’s New Agentic AI Cybersecurity Solutions Address 4 Key Challengesby Drew Robb on September 24, 2025 at 10:13 pm
Proofpoint expands human-centric security to protect AI agents, safeguarding collaboration points and shared data in the agentic workspace. The post Proofpoint’s New Agentic AI Cybersecurity Solutions Address 4 Key Challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.
- How GitHub Is Securing the Software Supply Chainby J.R. Johnivan on September 24, 2025 at 6:14 pm
In light of recent cyberattacks and growing security concerns, GitHub is taking immediate and direct action to secure the open-source software supply chain. The post How GitHub Is Securing the Software Supply Chain appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Ransomware Attack Disrupted Airports Across Europe, Cyber Agency Confirmsby Fiona Jackson on September 23, 2025 at 3:55 pm
London Heathrow, Berlin Airport, and Brussels Airport faced significant delays, cancellations, and manual processing. The post Ransomware Attack Disrupted Airports Across Europe, Cyber Agency Confirms appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google DORA Research: Software Developers Use AI ‘Heavily’by Megan Crouse on September 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Google’s State of AI-assisted Software Development Report 2025 reveals AI adoption increased, but trust in AI is still uneven. The post Google DORA Research: Software Developers Use AI ‘Heavily’ appeared first on TechRepublic.