Okta stories - Page 2
Semperis buys MightyID to bolster cloud identity resilience
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Semperis has bought MightyID to extend its identity resilience platform with Okta and Ping backup and recovery across hybrid environments.
Infostealers increasingly target enterprise SSO access
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Infostealer attacks are increasingly compromising enterprise SSO, with Flare warning 16% of late-2025 infections exposed identity access.
Okta users warned as ShinyHunters expand vishing wave
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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ddos
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ransomware
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mfa
Okta users face rising vishing attacks as ShinyHunters expand real-time MFA phishing, prompting fresh SaaS and identity security warnings.
Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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crm
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data protection
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ransomware
Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.
Okta warns of real-time vishing kits defeating MFA
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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mfa
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crypto
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physical security
Okta warns new real-time vishing kits can hijack browser sessions during calls, tricking users into defeating non‑phishing‑resistant MFA.
CrowdStrike to buy SGNL to boost AI-ready identity security
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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pam
CrowdStrike will acquire identity security specialist SGNL to add continuous, AI-ready access enforcement across human and machine users.
Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
AvePoint expands cloud data protection & AI oversight tools
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
AvePoint enhances its Confidence Platform with new multi-SaaS data protection and AI oversight tools to boost security and compliance in complex cloud environments.
Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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siem
Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.
Salesforce unveils data & AI tools to tackle governance gaps
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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ai security
Salesforce expands its platform with new data governance and AI tools to improve enterprise AI success and security, addressing key challenges in scaling AI.
OpenID launches first global standards for real-time security alerts
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.
Rubrik expands CrowdStrike integration to boost identity security
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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ai security
Rubrik has enhanced its integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to help firms swiftly detect and reverse malicious identity changes, boosting hybrid cyber defence.
Specops extends uReset to boost cloud Entra ID password security
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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iam
Specops uReset now supports cloud-only Entra ID, enabling 24/7 self-service password resets and reducing IT help desk password-related calls.
ShinyHunters & Scattered Spider escalate attacks on Salesforce
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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martech
Cybercriminal groups ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider have escalated phishing attacks on Salesforce and major firms like Google, signalling possible collaboration.
Helix 2.0 slashes enterprise AI deployment to eight weeks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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devops
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apm
HelixML launches Helix 2.0, enabling enterprises to deploy AI agents on private infrastructure in just eight weeks, cutting costs by up to 75%.
BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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iam
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ai
BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.
SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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saas
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dlp
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cybersecurity
SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.
AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore & boosts generative AI with $100 million
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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ai security
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genai
AWS launches Bedrock AgentCore to enhance AI agent deployment and invests $100 million in generative AI development to boost enterprise applications.
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.