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BeyondTrust named Leader in 2026 GigaOm CIEM Radar
Hybrid Cloud

BeyondTrust named Leader in 2026 GigaOm CIEM Radar

BeyondTrust's Pathfinder platform has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm's 2026 CIEM Radar, praised for unified identity security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Contrast integrates with ServiceNow for app risk triage
Application Security

Contrast integrates with ServiceNow for app risk triage

Contrast links its sensors with ServiceNow workflows to sync app and API risk data, aiming to cut false positives and speed remediation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform
Data Protection

HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform

HIROH debuts a quantum-ready, end-to-end encrypted phone platform, bundling secure calls and messaging into its premium HIROH Phone.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip
Ransomware

NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip

Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AI tops data security worries as identity risks surge
Data Protection

AI tops data security worries as identity risks surge

AI has become firms' top data security fear as identity and deepfake threats surge, exposing gaps in visibility, encryption and governance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
Data Protection

Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
Malware

OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears

A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Island adds browser AI controls to AWS Security Hub
Firewalls

Island adds browser AI controls to AWS Security Hub

Island brings browser-based security and AI governance tools to AWS Security Hub Extended, offering unified buying, billing and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Saviynt adds Amazon Q AI tools to boost identity risk
Hybrid Cloud

Saviynt adds Amazon Q AI tools to boost identity risk

Saviynt taps Amazon Q to add conversational AI and deeper cross-app risk context, helping identity teams automate investigations and fixes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters
Firewalls

Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters

Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
UpGuard raises USD $75m to expand AI cyber risk tools
Digital Transformation

UpGuard raises USD $75m to expand AI cyber risk tools

UpGuard secures USD $75m Series C to scale its AI cyber risk platform, fuelling product development, global expansion and acquisitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Tonic unveils AI agent to automate cyber risk fixes
Digital Transformation

Tonic unveils AI agent to automate cyber risk fixes

Tonic launches Mobilization Coordinator AI agent to unify exposure data and automate cyber risk remediation with verified outcomes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike
Security Operations Centres

Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike

Splashtop has integrated its Autonomous Endpoint Management with CrowdStrike Falcon, unifying Windows endpoint status for IT and security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Security chiefs hit brakes on risky agentic AI roll-out
Data Protection

Security chiefs hit brakes on risky agentic AI roll-out

Security bosses worldwide are stalling agentic AI roll-outs, citing severe cyber risks and weak identity and access controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs
Data Protection

Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs

Beachhead launches ComplianceEZ 2.0 with an AI chatbot, real-time scoring and alerts to help MSPs manage complex cybersecurity compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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AI-first firms in Southeast Asia face rising cyber risk
Firewalls

AI-first firms in Southeast Asia face rising cyber risk

AI-first firms in Southeast Asia suffer longer, costlier cyber incidents as rising AI use widens attack surfaces and fuels scraping costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
UK small firms lag on cyber breach & ID fraud defences
Multi-factor authentication

UK small firms lag on cyber breach & ID fraud defences

Fewer than half of UK small firms can spot cyber breaches, as identity fraud and supplier scams expose gaps in remote and hybrid working.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026