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Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools
Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools

Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Russia-aligned hackers used Zimbra flaw in email attack
Phishing

Russia-aligned hackers used Zimbra flaw in email attack

Ukrainian and US organisations were exposed for months after a Zimbra bug let attackers steal emails and credentials without a click.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Logokit phishing kit builds real-time fake login pages
Multi-factor authentication

Logokit phishing kit builds real-time fake login pages

Victims can be tricked more easily as Logokit now tailors fake login pages in real time, sending stolen credentials to Telegram bots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
MedusaHVNC malware hijacks live browser sessions on Windows
Network Security

MedusaHVNC malware hijacks live browser sessions on Windows

Windows users face session theft risk as MedusaHVNC lets attackers operate in hidden browser desktops using existing cookies and log-ins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Team Cymru launches Pure Signal Command for threat response
Security Information and Event Management

Team Cymru launches Pure Signal Command for threat response

Security teams could cut incident response from hours to minutes as Team Cymru folds telemetry, investigation and AI access into one platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Compromised credential monitoring lags threat awareness
Multi-factor authentication

Compromised credential monitoring lags threat awareness

Despite widespread concern over stolen logins, only 19% of organisations continuously monitor and automatically remediate exposed credentials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Microsoft launches AI cyber model to cut security costs
Encryption

Microsoft launches AI cyber model to cut security costs

The new model is designed to halve operating costs for Microsoft's MDASH security system as automated attacks grow cheaper and more frequent.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Integrity360 launches threat intelligence portfolio
Digital Transformation

Integrity360 launches threat intelligence portfolio

Demand is rising for outside-in cyber monitoring as firms seek earlier warning of impersonation, leaks and fraud before systems are breached.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows
Data Analytics

Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows

Faster instant payments and AI-led commerce are exposing fraud and infrastructure gaps, forcing banks and merchants to bolster resilience.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Frenos raises USD $1.52 million to boost OT security
IoT Security

Frenos raises USD $1.52 million to boost OT security

The funding gives Frenos more room to expand sales and AI research as demand grows for OT security tools that avoid disrupting production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Beelzebub raises EUR €3 million to boost cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

Beelzebub raises EUR €3 million to boost cybersecurity

The Milan-founded startup plans to expand in Rome and San Francisco as it targets European firms facing tighter NIS2 cybersecurity rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Dropzone AI featured on All Access with Andy Garcia
Ransomware

Dropzone AI featured on All Access with Andy Garcia

Security operations teams could ease alert backlogs as the company's TV appearance spotlights AI tools that may boost speed and accuracy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Microsoft launches Project Perception & AI-Cyber-1-Flash
Digital Transformation

Microsoft launches Project Perception & AI-Cyber-1-Flash

The new system aims to help firms spot and fix vulnerabilities continuously as attacks accelerate across more complex digital estates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable
Virtualisation

Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable

Breaches are forcing boards to rethink cyber defence, with Google Cloud warning that recovery, staff readiness and containment matter most.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Threat intelligence stories

ReliaQuest launches SIEM-less threat detection tool
Hybrid Cloud

ReliaQuest launches SIEM-less threat detection tool

Security teams could cut storage and response delays as ReliaQuest's new platform detects threats before telemetry is indexed or centralised.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Intel 471 launches AI tools for Verity471 platform
Security Operations Centres

Intel 471 launches AI tools for Verity471 platform

Security teams can now pull threat intelligence into existing AI workflows, reducing manual analysis across fragmented data and incident investigations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Stairwell launches Backstory to trace malware variants
Malware

Stairwell launches Backstory to trace malware variants

Security teams could be missing thousands of related files, as Stairwell says published malware hashes often expose only part of an attack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Abnormal AI expands security with three new products
Multi-factor authentication

Abnormal AI expands security with three new products

The rollout targets post-login attacks, rogue AI use and fake job candidates as customers seek stronger control over identities and access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026