Shannon Williams

1 week ago | securitybrief.co.uk | Shannon Williams

Prominent Swiss banking institutions UBS and Pictet, as well as engineering firm Implenia, have confirmed being affected by a significant cyberattack targeting procurement services provider Chain IQ. The breach has resulted in the leak of sensitive information belonging to thousands of employees, including high-profile executives, with some data reportedly appearing on dark web forums. Chain IQ has stated that, in addition to itself, at least 19 other companies were targeted in the incident.

1 week ago | channellife.ca | Shannon Williams

ReliaQuest has released its latest quarterly report, outlining identified trends in cyber attacker techniques, malware use, and ransomware group activity observed between March and May 2025 across its customer base. ClickFix and social engineering tactics One of the most notable trends identified in the report is the widespread use of ClickFix, a social engineering method that misleads users into pasting malicious commands into tools such as PowerShell or the Windows Run prompt.

1 week ago | channellife.ca | Shannon Williams

A new report from Tenable Research has detailed the ongoing risks facing organisations due to poor cloud security practices and widespread misconfigurations. The 2025 Cloud Security Risk Report analyses data from global cloud systems spanning October 2024 to March 2025. It highlights significant vulnerabilities related to data exposure, identity management, cloud workloads, and the use of artificial intelligence resources.

1 week ago | itbrief.asia | Shannon Williams

Mirantis has released a comprehensive reference architecture to support IT infrastructure for AI workloads, aiming to assist enterprises in deploying AI systems quickly and securely. The Mirantis AI Factory Reference Architecture is based on the company's k0rdent AI platform and designed to offer a composable, scalable, and secure environment for artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) workloads.

1 week ago | channellife.com.au | Shannon Williams

Willis, a WTW business, has launched Zest Insurance, a digital platform aimed at providing insurance services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia. Zest Insurance provides a fully online experience for SMEs, allowing them to purchase, manage, and renew insurance policies through a digital interface. The platform is designed to address the specific needs of small business owners, offering a streamlined process as well as broker support as needed.