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N-able adds AI detections for stealthier cyber attacks
Firewalls

N-able adds AI detections for stealthier cyber attacks

Nearly half of observed attacks never hit endpoints, pushing N-able to broaden detection across network, cloud and identity layers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures & Deno fileless loader
Storage

LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures & Deno fileless loader

Ransomware group LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures and a Deno-based fileless loader to scale attacks and evade traditional endpoint defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks
Malware

Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks

Cloud identity compromise now drives over 80% of cyber incidents, as attackers increasingly abuse trusted accounts and workplace tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs
DevOps

OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs

OpenAI brings its Codex desktop app to Windows, targeting the nearly half of professional developers who use the platform daily.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware
Malware

WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware

WatchGuard reports a 1,548% surge in new evasive malware and a 2,000% jump in encrypted threats, straining signature-based defences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Governance gaps stall Microsoft automation at scale
Digital Transformation

Governance gaps stall Microsoft automation at scale

Governance gaps and tool sprawl are stalling Microsoft automation at scale, with most large IT teams lacking control, visibility and integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Fewer ransomware gangs, but more victims in late 2025
Ransomware

Fewer ransomware gangs, but more victims in late 2025

Ransomware gangs shrank in number but hit more victims in late 2025, with leak-site postings soaring despite fewer active groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware
Malware

Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware

Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
SIOS unveils LifeKeeper v10 with unified web console
Disaster Recovery

SIOS unveils LifeKeeper v10 with unified web console

SIOS launches LifeKeeper v10, adding a unified browser console to simplify high availability and disaster recovery across Linux and Windows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy
Malware

Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy

Chinese state-backed hackers mimic Microsoft Teams downloads in a false flag campaign to infect Chinese speakers and blame Russian actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws
Storage

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Attackers exploit ScreenConnect & Microsoft 365 for breaches
Firewalls

Attackers exploit ScreenConnect & Microsoft 365 for breaches

Attackers exploit unpatched ScreenConnect and Microsoft 365 credentials for unauthorised network access, raising breach risks for organisations worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience
Hybrid Cloud

Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience

Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Phishing kits & steganography drive new wave of email threats
Malware

Phishing kits & steganography drive new wave of email threats

Cybersecurity experts warn of rising email threats as phishing kits Tycoon 2FA and Cephas evolve, using steganography and code obfuscation to evade detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs
Malware

Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs

Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Cyber attackers use images & built-in tools to bypass defences
Malware

Cyber attackers use images & built-in tools to bypass defences

HP Wolf Security reveals cyber attackers increasingly use images and legitimate system tools to hide malware, making threats harder to detect and block.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics
Malware

Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025

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Cybercriminals use fake invoices & images to outsmart defences
Malware

Cybercriminals use fake invoices & images to outsmart defences

Cybercriminals use ultra-realistic fake Adobe Reader invoices and images with embedded malware to bypass defences, targeting German-speaking regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025