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Stryker probes global cyber attack via MDM systems

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Stryker says a cyber attack disrupted internal systems, with investigators examining mobile device tools as experts warn of rising state-linked threats.
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Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

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Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.
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Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing

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Attackers push fake Red Alert Android app via SMS, turning Israel rocket warning tool into spyware that steals messages, contacts and location.
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Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants

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Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants, disrupting implant production and locking thousands of staff out of global networks.
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Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto

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A critical MediaTek boot flaw lets attackers steal PINs and crypto wallets from powered-off Android phones with a 45-second USB attack.
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Siemens unveils LOGO! 9 compact controller upgrade

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Siemens launches LOGO! 9 compact controller with doubled function blocks, colour touchscreen and enhanced security for small automation.
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Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks

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Google warns attackers are shifting from browsers to corporate systems, as tracked zero-day exploits climb and enterprise edge devices surge.
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Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users

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New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.
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SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief

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SentinelOne has appointed former Asana executive Sonalee Parekh as its new chief financial officer to steer its next phase of growth.
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Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices

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Netskope and Forescout link tools to push zero trust across managed and unmanaged devices, curbing lateral movement on local networks.
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HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform

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HIROH debuts a quantum-ready, end-to-end encrypted phone platform, bundling secure calls and messaging into its premium HIROH Phone.
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ShinyHunters pivots to subdomain phishing & vishing

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ShinyHunters shifts to subdomain-brand phishing and vishing on mobiles, bypassing domain checks to hijack SSO logins and SaaS sessions.
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Keeper deploys Kyber to shield passwords from quantum

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Keeper adopts NIST's Kyber post-quantum cryptography in its password tools, aiming to shield credentials from future quantum attacks.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.
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Asimily adds 'In Flight' tier to scale IoT security

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Asimily introduces its In Flight partner tier to help mature channel partners scale IoT, OT and IoMT security across complex environments.
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SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift

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SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.
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Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth

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PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.
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Aeris & Palo Alto link SASE to secure global IoT fleets

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Aeris links its IoT Watchtower with Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE 5G to unify zero-trust security and connectivity for global IoT fleets.
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AI & endpoints reshape global information governance

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AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
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Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian

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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.