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Bitdefender finds FamousSparrow energy sector campaign
Supply Chain

Bitdefender finds FamousSparrow energy sector campaign

Repeat breaches exposed an Azerbaijani oil and gas operator to espionage as FamousSparrow exploited Microsoft Exchange flaws for two months.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Securonix adds Threat Research Agent & ThreatWatch
Security Information and Event Management

Securonix adds Threat Research Agent & ThreatWatch

Security teams may cut manual reporting effort by up to 70 per cent as new tools help validate threats against internal logs and history.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Google says AI-powered cyberattacks are already here
Malware

Google says AI-powered cyberattacks are already here

AI is now being used to write exploits and malware, with Google saying it has traced the first zero-day linked to machine assistance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Silent Push appoints Thomas Bain as Chief Marketing Officer
Security Operations Centres

Silent Push appoints Thomas Bain as Chief Marketing Officer

As cyber security vendors battle for buyers, Silent Push has tapped an experienced marketer to sharpen its global brand and go-to-market push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
ThreatDown launches identity threat detection & response
Software-as-a-Service

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection & response

Stolen credentials and post-login attacks are pushing security teams to seek unified monitoring across endpoints and identities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Apricorn submits updated USB security key for FIPS 140-3
Data Protection

Apricorn submits updated USB security key for FIPS 140-3

The updated device adds 2TB capacity and automatic shutdown protection, as Apricorn targets federal approval for stricter security buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
SecurEnvoy appoints Giuseppe Sesta to drive Western Europe
Data Protection

SecurEnvoy appoints Giuseppe Sesta to drive Western Europe

Tighter EU compliance rules are driving demand for access controls as the security supplier expands its regional sales push across Western Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
AI fuels rise in phishing attacks, Barracuda finds
Malware

AI fuels rise in phishing attacks, Barracuda finds

One in three emails flagged in Barracuda's study was malicious, as AI and phishing kits helped drive more account takeovers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
CyberCX report finds 29% of tests exposed severe flaws
Digital Transformation

CyberCX report finds 29% of tests exposed severe flaws

AI systems and social engineering tests proved especially risky, as CyberCX found severe weaknesses in half and 77% of cases respectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Exaforce raises USD $125m in Series B for AI security
Data Protection

Exaforce raises USD $125m in Series B for AI security

The funding will help the cyber security start-up expand in Japan and Europe as it pushes AI tools to cut investigation times and false positives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Saviynt names new chiefs to drive AI security push
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt names new chiefs to drive AI security push

The identity security group is sharpening its AI pitch after USD $700 million in funding as it expands globally and adds new leadership.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft patches 137 flaws, including critical Netlogon
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft patches 137 flaws, including critical Netlogon

Domain controllers face urgent patching after a Netlogon flaw was rated 9.8, with no privileges or user interaction needed for exploitation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
Malware

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cyacomb makes three hires to drive global expansion
Data Protection

Cyacomb makes three hires to drive global expansion

Rising demand for privacy-first digital triage tools is pushing the Edinburgh firm to expand its sales and customer support teams overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

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WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People
Data Protection

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People

Customers get a single cyber and compliance service as WorkNest folds Pentest People and Bulletproof into a new security division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
QR code scams now one in 10 threats in New Zealand
Phishing

QR code scams now one in 10 threats in New Zealand

Mobile users are most at risk as quishing has surged in New Zealand, with scammers exploiting delivery and parking prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service
Multi-factor authentication

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service

Identity breaches now take months to spot, prompting ThreatDown to add post-authentication monitoring for smaller IT teams and MSPs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday