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Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI

Proofpoint plugs its AI-powered email and collaboration security into AWS Security Hub Extended, promising simpler cloud procurement and defence.

By Mark Tarre • 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
ShinyHunters pivots to subdomain phishing & vishing
Software-as-a-Service

ShinyHunters pivots to subdomain phishing & vishing

ShinyHunters shifts to subdomain-brand phishing and vishing on mobiles, bypassing domain checks to hijack SSO logins and SaaS sessions.

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
Illumio adds agentless firewall telemetry to Insights
Firewalls

Illumio adds agentless firewall telemetry to Insights

Illumio has added agentless firewall telemetry to Insights, mapping hybrid traffic from Check Point and Fortinet to expose breach pathways.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes
Firewalls

AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes

AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Concentric AI, Sektor sign ANZ data security tie-up
Data Protection

Concentric AI, Sektor sign ANZ data security tie-up

Concentric AI taps Sektor as ANZ distributor in new data security pact, targeting rising demand for AI governance and protection tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 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
AI emerges as the leading global data security threat
Data Protection

AI emerges as the leading global data security threat

AI has overtaken all other threats as the top global data security risk, with firms warning its rapid spread magnifies existing vulnerabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes
Malware

AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes

AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Notion unveils Custom Agents to automate team workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Notion unveils Custom Agents to automate team workflows

Notion rolls out Custom Agents, AI teammates that automate recurring workflows for Business and Enterprise users in a public beta launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Security debt surges as legacy vulnerabilities pile up
Data Protection

Security debt surges as legacy vulnerabilities pile up

Security debt hits 82% of organisations as legacy flaws linger over a year, with third-party code driving most critical vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Enterprise security stories

UK firms hit by surge in phishing tied to remote work
Malware

UK firms hit by surge in phishing tied to remote work

UK firms report surge in phishing linked to remote and hybrid work, with 29% hit by incidents and attacks peaking in late 2025 searches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk
Software-as-a-Service

AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk

AI-powered cyberattacks are rising sharply, leaving Canadian businesses exposed as legacy systems meet rapid AI adoption and automated threats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026