Last week, a security researcher discovered that the workplace communications platform Slack trains its AI models using customer data. Worse still, all Slack users are opted-in by default.  Naturally, the revelation led to uproar amongst the Slack community, with many people concerned about improper usage of their personal data. However, all is not what it […]

SaaS apps like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace are integral to workplace productivity. But they’re also a security headache. According to recent research, most companies have a $28 million data breach risk lurking in their SaaS apps, stemming from issues like unsecured data, compromised credentials, and data loss. To combat these threats, security vendors […]

Dell has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons this past week, after a malicious actor took to the media claiming he accessed 49 million Dell customer records without the company knowing.  Here’s everything we know so far.  How did the Dell data breach happen?  On May 10th, an individual identifying as Menelik […]

The impact of generative AI on the business world is undeniable. This transformative technology is poised to revolutionize industries much like the internet did, with promises of heightened productivity and cost efficiency across the board. But for all its potential, generative AI also creates immense data security and compliance risks that could damage an organization’s […]

Over the past decade, software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications have transformed the way we live and work.  From Microsoft Teams and Slack, which revolutionized workplace communication, to the likes of Netflix and Spotify, which completely changed how people consume digital media, the ubiquity of SaaS apps in daily life cannot be understated.  And now, we are entering […]

In the last ten years, Slack has soared in popularity as a critical workplace tool. Praised as the cornerstone of employee efficiency, it’s hailed for its speed, ease of use, and instant communication capabilities, enabling teams to bypass the formality and delays often associated with email. However, alongside its productivity and collaboration benefits, organizations must […]

Generative AI tools are undoubtedly the future of workplace productivity. In fact, innovations like Bard and ChatGPT are already impacting employee workflows in a positive way.  As research from Deloitte shows, generative AI can be a growth catalyst for organizations of all sizes. From improving customer service to enhancing HR management, the power of generative […]

In this guide to data loss prevention (DLP) software, we’ll help you understand the current DLP landscape, offering actionable advice on what DLP is, the different types, and what to look for in an effective solution.  Introduction to DLP Data Loss Prevention (DLP) serves as a technology-driven approach to identifying and safeguarding sensitive data, including […]

The cloud storage service Dropbox is used by over 17.2 million individuals and organizations worldwide. This SaaS platform makes it easy to store, manage, and collaborate on documents from anywhere, on any device.  However, despite its popularity, Dropbox has a checkered past when it comes to data privacy and security. Here, we’ll look at Dropbox’s […]

In the eight years since it launched, Notion has become a much-loved collaboration and productivity tool used by enterprises large and small across the globe.  Because it’s intuitive to use, cloud-based and brimming with helpful features, many employees rely on Notion for tasks like note taking, sharing documents, project management and database storage.  But, despite […]

On Thursday, April 4, an entity identified as IntelBroker disclosed personal data concerning 10,000 Home Depot employees on a dark web hacking forum. Five days following the breach, Home Depot issued a statement shedding light on the incident. Here’s what we know so far.  How did the Home Depot data leak happen?  In a media […]