AI Identity Breaches, Tech Debt Risk, Russian Threat, Data Protection...

XDA Developers warns that while cloud‑based backups simplify disaster recovery, they expose organisations to privacy and data‑sovereignty concerns, especially under GDPR and emerging national data‑localisation rules. Enterprises are urged to adopt hybrid strategies that keep critical copies on‑premise and enforce strict access controls. The article also highlights rising subscription costs that can strain compliance budgets. XDA Developers

According to XDA Developers, BitLocker remains the most reliable drive‑encryption solution for Windows Pro, Education, and Enterprise editions, offering seamless integration with existing Active Directory policies. The piece stresses that using BitLocker helps satisfy PCI‑DSS, HIPAA, and other sectoral compliance mandates by protecting data at rest. Even Windows Home users can access encrypted volumes when proper authentication is provisioned, extending the security baseline across the organisation. XDA Developers

The Financial Times notes a predictable spike in residential break‑ins during the holiday season, prompting risk officers to reassess physical‑security protocols for corporate‑owned properties and employee housing. Recommendations include upgraded perimeter lighting, smart‑lock deployments, and real‑time incident reporting to central security teams. Incorporating these measures into the broader enterprise risk register can reduce liability exposure and insurance premiums. Financial Times

A booming market for insurance‑like instruments that hedge against defaults by AI‑heavy tech firms is drawing scrutiny from financial regulators, reports the Financial Times. Lawmakers argue that the lack of clear regulatory frameworks could mask systemic risk, prompting proposals for stricter disclosure and capital‑requirement rules. Investors are therefore urged to monitor forthcoming SEC guidance and assess the adequacy of their risk‑mitigation strategies. Financial Times

The Hill details how Indiana Senator Jim Banks criticised the state Senate’s rejection of a new House map, calling it a “missed opportunity” for GOP‑aligned governance reform. The impasse underscores the challenges of achieving bipartisan consensus on redistricting, a key element of democratic corporate‑style oversight in the public sector. Stakeholders should watch for potential legal challenges that could reshape the state’s legislative balance. The Hill

Tech Radar highlights a surge in AI‑powered identity breaches that bypass traditional perimeter controls, targeting the weakest link—user credentials—in SaaS environments. The report stresses that conventional multi‑factor authentication is being outmaneuvered by sophisticated deep‑fake phishing and credential‑stuffing bots, urging firms to adopt behavioral analytics and continuous authentication to restore security posture. Failure to evolve could invite regulatory penalties under emerging cyber‑security statutes. Tech Radar

In her inaugural address, The Guardian reports that newly appointed MI6 head Blaise Metreweli warned of an “age of uncertainty” driven by Russian cyber‑attacks, sabotage, and information‑manipulation campaigns. The briefing underscores the expanding attack surface that now includes supply‑chain vulnerabilities and critical‑infrastructure sectors, prompting organisations to revisit incident‑response frameworks and intelligence‑sharing agreements. Aligning corporate cyber‑risk programs with national security alerts is becoming an operational imperative. The Guardian