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Dataminr Acquires ThreatConnect in $290 Million Cybersecurity Intelligence Merger

Dataminr is acquiring cybersecurity firm ThreatConnect in a $290 million deal that merges AI-driven real-time detection with internal threat management. The combined platform aims to deliver client-tailored intelligence for faster, more precise cyber defense responses.

Major Cybersecurity Intelligence Merger

AI-powered threat intelligence company Dataminr has announced plans to acquire cybersecurity firm ThreatConnect in a deal valued at $290 million, according to company reports. This acquisition represents one of the year’s most significant mergers in the cybersecurity intelligence space, sources indicate.

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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.