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The Shadow AI reality: Inside Cato's survey results

AI tools have proved their worth in the workplace. They help us write, research, code, plan, and automate. They’re making employees faster and more productive, and helping businesses move and innovate at a pace that wasn’t possible before. But AI’s rise wasn’t orchestrated by IT. It didn’t always arrive through formal adoption plans or procurement cycles. It turned up in shared links to popular GenAI and other tools, self-sanctioned and adopted by users in minutes.

Introducing the New Security-Focused Path Search View in Forward Enterprise

Chris Naish from Forward Networks introduces a new security-centric feature in the Forward Enterprise release version 25.10. The Security Focused Path Search View highlights devices responsible for traffic restriction or IP address translation, improving network path comprehension for security analysis. This mode filters out non-restrictive hops, allowing security professionals to efficiently access crucial information.

Cato CTRL Threat Research: From Productivity Boost to Ransomware Nightmare - Weaponizing Claude Skills with MedusaLocker

Claude Skills is a new feature from Anthropic that has gained rapid adoption, with more than 17,000+ GitHub stars already since its launch in October 2025, allowing users to create and share custom code modules that expand Claude’s capabilities and streamline workflows. But as this ecosystem grows, Cato CTRL uncovered a serious oversight into how Skills are executed.

What is VoIP and How Does it Work?

Your phone rings. The number looks local, even familiar - so you answer. But within seconds, you're being asked to “verify your bank account” or “reset your login credentials.” Sounds suspicious? It is. That call likely came from a VoIP number, which is not a regular phone line. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) lets anyone make calls over the internet, not just through mobile networks or landlines.

NinjaProxy Review: Fast and Scalable ISP Proxies

As a service, NinjaProxy is easy to review. It sells proxy servers that let you stay anonymous on the Internet, and it doesn't offer the thrills and frills of many of its competitors. But looking closely, it excels in a key area where competitors have often fallen short, according to a growing number of users. NinjaProxy has a particular focus on the quality of its IPs, which is why its CEO, Kevin Miller, has decided to keep the service free from the marketing buzzwords and fancy statistics.

Remote Work Security Mistakes That Put Your Data at Risk Today

The number of employees working at least one day outside the office has grown fivefold since 2019, making remote work security a critical concern for 42% of the workforce. Many organizations remain vulnerable to security threats despite this rapid change. Recent data shows that 57% of IT leaders worry that their remote workers could expose their organizations to data breaches.

The Dubai Wi-Fi Trap: Why Free Internet Might Cost You Everything

You land in Dubai, grab your luggage, step outside into the warm desert breeze - and the first thing you see? Free Wi-Fi everywhere. Cafés, malls, beaches, taxis, even parking machines. It feels like a digital paradise. And while you're waiting for your car rent Dubai pickup, you naturally connect to whatever hotspot seems legit. After all, it's Dubai - everything here is premium, safe, polished. Right? Not exactly.

Gradual by Design: What the Cloudflare Outage Reveals About Robust SASE Architecture and Operations

On November 18, 2025, a single configuration file change at Cloudflare disrupted access to large parts of the web. Around 11:20 UTC, Cloudflare’s network began returning a surge of HTTP 5xx errors. Users trying to reach services like X (formerly Twitter), ChatGPT/OpenAI, Ikea, Canva, and many others suddenly saw Cloudflare-branded error pages instead of the applications they expected. Cloudflare mitigated the issue, restored service, and published a detailed public report.

Why Compliance Alone Won't Secure Your Network

Many organizations focus on passing audits and earning certifications, believing those milestones signal safety. Yet the real world tells a different story. Breaches occur in environments that meet requirements on paper because attackers look for gaps that those standards overlook. Thus, leaders who want real protection need to shift their thinking. Instead of viewing compliance as the finish line, it should serve as a foundation.