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Korean office network room unlocked server identity breach scene

Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Kyowon outage and an Instagram bug expose entrenched identity security gaps across APAC, from credential hygiene to privileged access.
Biometric face scan laptop with shield lock anti fraud deepfakes

Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to add privacy-preserving biometrics and fight AI-driven deepfakes and account takeover attacks.
Msp soc analysts monitoring ransomware malware threat maps

Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.
Cloud datacenter soc at night dashboards malicious ai bot traffic

Hydrolix unveils Bot Insights to expose costly AI bots

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Hydrolix launches Bot Insights to reveal hidden AI bot traffic and six-figure cost leaks, promising real-time visibility across CDNs.
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C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
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Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.
Ciso glass office cloud servers machine identities access locks

CSPM set to vanish as machine identities drive risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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CSPM tools will vanish as a separate market by 2026, Tenable says, as CISOs pivot spend to machine identity risk and permissions sprawl.
Student palm scan exam checkin with proctor in testing room

Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.
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Motorola unveils AI Visual Alerts for on-prem security

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Motorola launches Avigilon Visual Alerts, an on-prem AI system that spots bespoke safety and security risks across complex camera networks.
Secure cloud onprem data flow shields locks blue teal flat design

Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.
Quantum lock global network map post quantum edge security

Forward Edge-AI grows global post-quantum security channel

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Forward Edge-AI expands its global partner network to meet surging government and enterprise demand for post-quantum security tools.
Modern soc wall dashboards code graphs glowing shield engineers

Backslash Security wins 2025 AI security tech award

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Backslash Security wins InfoWorld 2025 Technology of the Year award for AI security, spotlighting risks in AI-native software development.
Server room firewall auto updates glowing shields network security

Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.
Multicloud soc analysts filtering aws azure gcp security alerts

Astra unveils cloud scanner to cut misconfig alert noise

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Astra launches a continuous cloud scanner for AWS, Azure and GCP, promising fewer false alerts by validating which risks are truly exploitable.
High sec c7000

Gallagher's high security controller gains UK NPSA nod

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Gallagher wins NPSA compliance for its High Security C7000 controller, targeting critical national infrastructure and high-assurance sites.
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AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.
Hybrid on prem private cloud to public cloud secure data flow

Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
Cinematic browser shattered glass keys spilling leaked tokens

Intruder uncovers 42,000 leaked tokens in web apps

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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application security
Intruder finds over 42,000 sensitive tokens hidden in JavaScript bundles, exposing a major blind spot in modern web app security tools.
Interlocking shields secure data exchange between office buildings

Kiteworks & Concentric AI partner on data security

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Kiteworks and Concentric AI join forces to tie AI-driven data discovery to automated controls on sensitive information shared externally.
Office desktop update popup shadowy reflection hidden malware scene

HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.