Data Security Veeam enhances data protection with new AI-powered features May 13, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) As detailed in Silicon Angle, Veeam Software Group GmbH has launched new features aimed at bolstering enterprise data backup and protection against cyber threats. These updates are integrated into their existing Veeam Data Platform and introduce a new offering, the DataAI Command Platform, leveraging technology from their recent acquisition of Securiti AI. Veeam Data Platform v13.1 introduces over 70 enhancements, including post-quantum cryptography to safeguard backups against future quantum computing threats. It also features an expanded malware scanner for AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and NAS environments, alongside optimizations for Active Directory backups and cost-effective long-term storage. The new DataAI Command Platform, built on Securiti AI technology, automatically maps data assets, identifies configuration vulnerabilities, and manages AI agents, preventing unauthorized access and reversing unwanted changes. Additional modules like DataAI Resilience Module and Veeam Intelligent ResOps further extend capabilities, allowing natural language queries for backup infrastructure checks and simplifying Microsoft 365 data protection by surfacing sensitive and business-critical files in a unified dashboard. Source: Silicon Angle SC Staff Related Data Security Instructure reaches agreement with hackers after Canvas data breach SC Staff May 13, 2026 ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for stealing more than 3.6 terabytes of data by exploiting security vulnerabilities in Instructure's Free-for-Teacher environment. Data Security Community Bank customer data exposed via unauthorized AI software SC Staff May 13, 2026 The bank, which serves customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, filed an 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, detailing the incident. Encryption Apple and Google roll out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging SC Staff May 12, 2026 The E2EE RCS messaging feature is now available to iPhone users running iOS 26.5 with supported carriers and Android users on the latest Google Messages version. Related Events Cybercast Beyond the Hype: The Cybersecurity Trends CISOs are Keeping an Eye on in 2026 On-Demand Event Cybercast Beyond the data perimeter: Why next-generation DSPM is the foundation for modern data security On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Securing the Future of Finance: Strategies to Counter Modern Cyber Threats On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Bit Block Cipher Cipher Ciphertext Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Data Aggregation Diffie-Hellman Digital Signature Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) Digital Signature Standard (DSS) You can skip this ad in 5 seconds