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Survey Reveals Widespread Security Risks as Employees Input Sensitive Data Into Unsecured AI Tools

Nearly one in five employees admits to inputting sensitive business information into unsecured AI platforms, according to new research. The survey reveals significant confusion about cybersecurity responsibility and reporting procedures in modern workplaces.

Alarming Data Security Practices Uncovered

A significant portion of office workers are potentially compromising sensitive business information by using unsecured artificial intelligence tools, according to a new report from Accenture. The global professional services company, in partnership with research firm 3Gem, surveyed 1,000 Irish office workers during August and found that 19% of professionals admitted to inputting confidential data—including customer details and financial information—into free, unsecured AI platforms.

by Aaron Blake
CybersecuritySecurity

Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Salt Typhoon Targets European Telecom Networks Using Sophisticated Stealth Tactics

Notorious Chinese cyber espionage group Salt Typhoon has been detected targeting European telecommunications networks using sophisticated stealth techniques. According to security analysts, the group employed DLL sideloading through legitimate antivirus software to deploy backdoor malware in what appears to be an ongoing global campaign against communications infrastructure.

European Telecommunications Infrastructure Targeted

Security researchers have identified renewed cyber espionage activity by the notorious Chinese hacking collective known as Salt Typhoon, with the group now targeting European telecommunications networks according to recent reports. The campaign marks the latest in a series of global infrastructure attacks attributed to the state-sponsored threat actor, which previously compromised multiple US telecom networks in a multi-year operation.

by Gabriel Novak
CybersecuritySecuritySoftware

Urgent Windows Security Update Required As Active Exploits Target SMB Vulnerability

Cybersecurity authorities are urging immediate action as attackers exploit a critical Windows vulnerability affecting Server, 10, and 11 systems. The privilege escalation flaw in SMB client protocol poses significant risks to federal agencies and businesses alike. Security analysts confirm patches have been available since June but many systems remain unprotected.

Critical Windows Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation

Organizations using Microsoft Windows are facing urgent cybersecurity pressures as America’s Cyber Defense Agency confirms active attacks against a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability. According to reports from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the vulnerability designated as CVE-2025-33073 affects Windows Server, Windows 10, and Windows 11 systems and requires immediate patching.

by Aaron Blake