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Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
Data Protection

Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight
Virtualisation

ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight

ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
QSIC boosts global in-store media reliability with Datadog
Digital Signage

QSIC boosts global in-store media reliability with Datadog

QSIC adopts Datadog to monitor 17,000-store audio network, slashing incident recovery from days to hours and boosting retail media uptime.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Active exploitation seen in BeyondTrust access flaw
Firewalls

Active exploitation seen in BeyondTrust access flaw

Arctic Wolf says attackers are actively exploiting a critical BeyondTrust vulnerability in self-hosted remote access systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Firewalls

Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents
Data Protection

UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk
Ransomware

Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk

Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Firewalls

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported

AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
eBPF report shows efficiency, security gains at scale
Ransomware

eBPF report shows efficiency, security gains at scale

eBPF report finds major cloud players cutting CPU, traffic costs and boosting security at scale, signalling a shift to kernel-level control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Multi-factor authentication

LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs

Arctic Wolf launches Aurora managed endpoint defence, rapid-response SLA and MSP admin portal to help partners scale security operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Robotics

Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power

Gartner warns a misconfigured AI in cyber-physical systems could knock out critical infrastructure and power in a G20 nation by 2028.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring
Data Protection

Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Malware

BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud

BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets
Unified Communications

Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets

Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies
Firewalls

Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies

Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security
Malware

NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security

NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit
Data Protection

Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit

Red Helix has appointed veteran technologist Simon Michie to lead its Risk Crew cyber governance and assurance unit amid rising scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026