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Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
Storage

Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows

A stealthy BlackSanta malware spree is hijacking HR recruitment workflows, killing endpoint defence tools and exfiltrating sensitive data.

By Aditya K. Sood • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact
Firewalls

Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact

Nord Security taps Wavelink to distribute its business security suite to MSPs and resellers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks
Virtualisation

Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks

Google warns attackers are shifting from browsers to corporate systems, as tracked zero-day exploits climb and enterprise edge devices surge.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Climb, Sophos seal exclusive Irish cybersecurity deal
Firewalls

Climb, Sophos seal exclusive Irish cybersecurity deal

Climb secures exclusive Irish distribution of Sophos Threat Profile and full suite, targeting rising AI-driven cybersecurity demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Interconnection Academy & GCA expand free cyber training
Firewalls

Interconnection Academy & GCA expand free cyber training

Interconnection Academy and GCA team up to share free MANRS-based routing and cyber training as global security skills gaps and risks surge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
Malware

Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest

Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access
Firewalls

MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access

Cyber criminals are hijacking MSP trust relationships, abusing valid credentials and VPNs as AI turbocharges phishing and ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns
Software-as-a-Service

AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns

AI-driven cyberattacks are surging across Asia-Pacific, with IBM warning basic security gaps now let attackers move from scan to impact faster.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why cybersecurity needs better storytelling; and more women telling It
Digital Transformation

Why cybersecurity needs better storytelling; and more women telling It

Cybersecurity's future hinges on clear storytelling - and more women's voices - to turn technical risks into business-critical narratives.

By Hannah Perez • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
LevelBlue & Tenable launch exposure service for MSPs
Digital Transformation

LevelBlue & Tenable launch exposure service for MSPs

LevelBlue and Tenable have teamed up to launch a tiered exposure management service giving MSPs continuous, risk-based visibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report
Malware

Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report

Identity-based attacks drove nearly 70% of incidents in Expel's 2026 threat report, exposing gaps between basic controls and real-world defence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

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AI & tech shifts driving complexity for UK leaders
Data Protection

AI & tech shifts driving complexity for UK leaders

AI and tech upheaval is piling pressure on UK business leaders, with most saying their roles have become far more complex since 2020.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Blackwired & NTT Japan launch ThirdWatch in market
IoT Security

Blackwired & NTT Japan launch ThirdWatch in market

Blackwired teams with NTT Japan to launch AI-driven ThirdWatch threat intelligence platform for pre-emptive cyber defence in Japan.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Blackwired, NTT Security Japan partner on cyber intel
Ransomware

Blackwired, NTT Security Japan partner on cyber intel

Blackwired teams with NTT Security Japan to embed its ThirdWatch intel platform in managed services, boosting pre-emptive cyber defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Delta unveils zero-deductible cyber cover in Singapore
Data Analytics

Delta unveils zero-deductible cyber cover in Singapore

Delta launches zero-deductible cyber cover in Singapore, promising instant quotes via a five-point digital assessment for SMEs across Asia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Give to gain: How sponsoring women strengthens national security
Firewalls

Give to gain: How sponsoring women strengthens national security

Sponsoring women into senior cyber roles is emerging as a strategic lever to plug talent gaps and bolster New Zealand's national security.

By Misti Landtroop • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
UK Spring Statement: AI skills & cyber resilience focus
Ransomware

UK Spring Statement: AI skills & cyber resilience focus

UK Spring Statement wins tech sector praise for stability, but experts warn growth hinges on real progress in AI skills and cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026