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Azul & Chainguard partner on zero-CVE Java containers
DevOps

Azul & Chainguard partner on zero-CVE Java containers

Azul and Chainguard have teamed up to offer zero-CVE Java containers, enhancing security and support for enterprise Java workloads with Hardened, source-built images.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Genetec upgrades Security Center SaaS with new cloud features
Software-as-a-Service

Genetec upgrades Security Center SaaS with new cloud features

Genetec upgrades Security Center SaaS with new cloud features, boosting flexibility and enabling seamless hybrid or cloud-native physical security management.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers
Large Language Models

Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers

Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Check Point boosts Quantum Force with AI security update
Firewalls

Check Point boosts Quantum Force with AI security update

Check Point enhances its Quantum Force platform with AI-powered branch security, boosting threat prevention speeds by up to 25% via software updates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
Malware

Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
Malware

Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Quest Software unveils AI updates to database tools
Data Analytics

Quest Software unveils AI updates to database tools

Quest Software has unveiled crucial updates to its Toad Data Studio and Toad Data Point tools, featuring AI capabilities to support diverse database environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Netflix series Zero Day highlights real cyber threats
Malware

Netflix series Zero Day highlights real cyber threats

Netflix's new series Zero Day highlights the real threat of zero-day vulnerabilities, emphasising the need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
Microsoft

Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages

The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Samsung reinvents Galaxy A series with enhanced AI features
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung reinvents Galaxy A series with enhanced AI features

Samsung has launched its Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G, introducing advanced AI features aimed at enhancing mobile experiences for users worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature
Storage

AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature

AirDroid Business has launched a Windows Patch Management feature to streamline IT management, enhance security, and aid regulatory compliance for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities
Malware

Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Kaspersky enhances cloud workload security with update
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances cloud workload security with update

Kaspersky has unveiled a substantial upgrade to its Cloud Workload Security, enhancing forensic capabilities and boosting security for organisations amid rising cloud adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Zoom announces enhanced features for Team Chat users
Marketing Technologies

Zoom announces enhanced features for Team Chat users

Zoom has unveiled a revamped Team Chat sidebar within its Workplace suite, enhancing user experience with personalised features and AI tools to boost productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Bentley achieves UNECE cybersecurity certification with zero faults
Digital Transformation

Bentley achieves UNECE cybersecurity certification with zero faults

Bentley has secured UNECE cybersecurity certification with zero faults, ensuring its GT range meets stringent cybersecurity and software update regulations for 56 markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets
DevOps

UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets

A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
Malware

Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million

Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025