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Samsung readies anti-shoulder surf privacy feature
Data Protection

Samsung readies anti-shoulder surf privacy feature

Samsung is preparing a Galaxy privacy tool that blurs on-screen details to thwart shoulder surfers on commutes and in crowded spaces.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy
Data Protection

AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy

Rising data breaches and rapid AI adoption are forcing Australian boards to rethink privacy, shifting focus from perimeter security to full data lifecycle.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI forces Australian firms to make privacy a priority
Data Protection

AI forces Australian firms to make privacy a priority

AI's rapid spread is forcing Australian organisations to treat data privacy as a constant priority, reshaping risk, policy and vendor scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI security gaps expose 'shadow AI' risk in Australia
Data Protection

AI security gaps expose 'shadow AI' risk in Australia

Australian firms race ahead with AI, yet weak governance and identity controls leave 'shadow AI' as a growing security blind spot.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

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Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks
Data Protection

Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks

Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Nike probes suspected cyberattack & huge data leak
Firewalls

Nike probes suspected cyberattack & huge data leak

Nike is probing a suspected cyberattack after a hacker group claimed to leak 1.4TB of internal data, raising supply chain security fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Fortinet boosts FortiCNAPP to sharpen cloud risk view
Firewalls

Fortinet boosts FortiCNAPP to sharpen cloud risk view

Fortinet has upgraded FortiCNAPP with network, data and runtime signals to sharpen cloud risk scoring and cut alert overload for security teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
Firewalls

Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks

As hybrid IT sprawl fuels blind spots and AI-driven attacks, experts say only a zero trust, hybrid mesh rethink can secure modern networks.

By Raymond Schippers • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data
Data Protection

Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

Genetec issues privacy rules for physical security data, urging clear limits, encryption and ongoing cyber defence for surveillance systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Keeper brings zero-trust access governance to Slack
Hybrid Cloud

Keeper brings zero-trust access governance to Slack

Keeper rolls out a zero-trust Slack integration, turning chat-based approvals into governed workflows while keeping enforcement in Keeper Vault.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Okta warns of real-time vishing kits defeating MFA
Multi-factor authentication

Okta warns of real-time vishing kits defeating MFA

Okta warns new real-time vishing kits can hijack browser sessions during calls, tricking users into defeating non‑phishing‑resistant MFA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
UK bill accelerates shift to offensive cyber security
Firewalls

UK bill accelerates shift to offensive cyber security

New UK cyber bill pushes critical sectors towards continuous offensive security testing as state-backed and criminal threats intensify.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Cyderes names Lana Knop Chief Product Officer for AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Cyderes names Lana Knop Chief Product Officer for AI push

Cyderes appoints Lana Knop as Chief Product Officer to steer post‑Lucidum product strategy and drive a new wave of AI‑powered security services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Check Point unveils AI-ready continuous exposure management
Firewalls

Check Point unveils AI-ready continuous exposure management

Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management to plug remediation gaps, unifying threat intelligence, prioritisation and automated fixes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
Malware

SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence

SonicWall launches unified automation tools to cut alert fatigue, speed cyber threat remediation and streamline overstretched security teams.

By Amelia Foss • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Phishing campaign exploits RMM tools for stealthy access
Firewalls

Phishing campaign exploits RMM tools for stealthy access

Phishing campaign uses stolen logins and trusted RMM tools like GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn to quietly maintain access to corporate systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Cohesity boosts identity resilience for hybrid AD, Entra
Data Protection

Cohesity boosts identity resilience for hybrid AD, Entra

Cohesity has expanded its Identity Resilience tools to detect, block and rapidly undo attacks on hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

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