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WatchGuard warns of shift to targeted cyberattacks
Endpoint Protection

WatchGuard warns of shift to targeted cyberattacks

Attackers are increasingly using tailored malware and credential abuse as network alerts drop, WatchGuard says, raising hidden-risk concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Manufacturing

Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry

Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Ransomware

Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band

Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security
Digital Transformation

Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security

APAC security teams can cut AI bills sharply by filtering routine cases before they reach costly frontier models, without weakening defences.

By Matt Coons • 5 min read • Last month
Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000
Malware

Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000

Smaller companies are facing cyber losses almost equal to their resilience spending, as attacks cost an average USD $52,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn
Digital Transformation

AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn

Ageing technology is leaving critical services exposed as AI lets attackers exploit known weaknesses at machine speed, experts say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk
Network Infrastructure

Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk

With most operators exposed to basic flaws, the paper warns telecom networks could face the same low-effort intrusions seen in US water systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame
Malware

SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame

Trust from Asia Pacific security practitioners was reinforced as SonicWall won two CybersecAsia awards and joined the Hall of Fame.

By Jordan Riddles • 3 min read • Last month

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Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery

The new feature targets a growing gap in AI governance, after Cohesity found 56% of organisations feel unprepared for agent mishaps.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month
eir business backs .IE Digital Trust Mark for SMEs
Digital Transformation

eir business backs .IE Digital Trust Mark for SMEs

Irish SMEs will get support to tackle weak website, email and domain settings as cyber risk erodes trust and productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Executives & staff split on AI cyber risk at DNSFilter
Data Protection

Executives & staff split on AI cyber risk at DNSFilter

A new survey shows IT managers are far more concerned than executives about unreported incidents, shadow AI and attackers' use of AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI shrinks exploit window to zero days, ESET warns
Malware

AI shrinks exploit window to zero days, ESET warns

Businesses have almost no time to patch flaws now, as ESET says the median gap between disclosure and exploitation fell to zero days in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
Explainer: Why is everyone talking about AI and the end of the world?
Data centers

Explainer: Why is everyone talking about AI and the end of the world?

Calls for tighter AI safeguards have intensified after warnings the technology could outpace human control and threaten jobs, security and markets.

By Nik Dirga • 8 min read • Last month
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs
Digital Transformation

Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs

MSPs can now roll out broader managed detection and response within hours, as Arctic Wolf targets faster, more automated attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Thrive appoints John Toney as security services chief
Digital Transformation

Thrive appoints John Toney as security services chief

The hire deepens Thrive's push into cybersecurity as customers seek outside help with threat detection, response and risk management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform
Data Protection

ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform

Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI extinction is only one way the future is frightening
Semiconductors

AI extinction is only one way the future is frightening

Fears are mounting that unchecked AI could unleash cyberattacks, market shocks and job losses long before any extinction event.

By Alan Kohler • 7 min read • Last month