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CISO Alert: Lessons from McDonald's Chatbot Breach

In June 2025, a disturbing security failure surfaced involving McDonald’s AI-powered hiring assistant, Olivia, operated by Paradox.ai. The platform, designed to screen job applicants via chatbot, exposed the personal information of over 64 million people. That included names, contact info, shift preferences, and even chat transcripts. The root cause? A combination of missteps that highlight the growing risk of insecure APIs in modern, AI-driven systems.

Elastic strengthens AI security integration with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry Model Catalog

Elastic partners with Microsoft to provide integration with the Azure AI Foundry Model Catalog. This collaboration significantly enhances the choices available to security analysts, providing access to a diverse array of powerful large language models (LLMs) that are native to the Azure cloud ecosystem. This partnership underscores Elastic's commitment to delivering cutting-edge cyber defenses for Microsoft Azure customers, using their existing cloud infrastructure and investments.

Boosting Efficiency with AI for Small Business Owners

Managing a small business means wearing many hats, often all at once. Time is a limited resource, and most owners find themselves buried in repetitive tasks that slow down growth. But as technology evolves, so do the solutions available to entrepreneurs. One of the most promising solutions is the growing ecosystem of AI tools designed specifically to help small businesses operate more efficiently. These tools can take care of time-consuming tasks, streamline communication, and offer powerful insights, all without the need for a large team or tech expertise.

How KeyScaler 2025 Reinvents IoT Identity Management with AI

In today’s hyperconnected landscape, the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is no longer optional—it’s essential. With over 50% of connected devices harbouring critical vulnerabilities, securing IoT devices is an important challenge for organizations. Traditional manual methods of securing and managing device identities are insufficient.

How to Convert Word to PowerPoint in AI Word Editor (with Perfect Formatting)

You've completed your lesson plan in WPS Writer, polished your report, or finished your proposal. The next stage, however, is to create a visual presentation from that elegant, content-rich document. Is every slide being duplicated? Thank you, but not. Thankfully, WPS Office preserves formatting, structure, and even graphics when converting a free Word document to a PowerPoint file.

Debunking API Security Myths

I recently sat down with Tejpal Garwhal, Application Security and DevSecOps Leader, for a conversation debunking some of the most common API security myths. From zombie endpoints to the limits of WAFS and gateways, we covered what’s really happening on the ground; and what security teams need to do differently. Here’s a quick rundown of the key takeaways, but for the full picture, watch the full webinar.

CISO Spotlight: Andrew Storms on Trust, AI, and Why CISOs Need to Be Optimists

Andrew Storms, VP of Security at Replicated, has spent three decades on the frontlines of cybersecurity. From building Unix systems in the early ‘90s to leading incident response and AI security strategies today, he has seen the CISO role evolve from back-office function to boardroom mainstay. In this spotlight, he shares the lessons that shaped his thinking, why storytelling is a critical CISO skill, and how API security is no longer optional.

Fail-Open Architecture for Secure Inline Protection on Azure

Every inline deployment introduces a tradeoff: enhanced inspection versus increased risk of downtime. Inline protection is important, especially for APIs, which are now the most targeted attack surface, but so is consistent uptime and performance. This is where a fail-open architecture comes in.