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Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update

Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Cybersecurity teams brace for surge in global CVEs in 2026
Security Information and Event Management

Cybersecurity teams brace for surge in global CVEs in 2026

Cyber group FIRST warns CVE disclosures could smash records in 2026, topping 50,000 and potentially surging towards six figures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Portnox expands zero trust access to console tools
Firewalls

Portnox expands zero trust access to console tools

Portnox extends zero trust network access to RDP, SSH, VNC and Telnet, promising passwordless admin access and fewer VPN dependencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Genetec adds AI tools to speed video incident review
Digital Transformation

Genetec adds AI tools to speed video incident review

Genetec adds AI-powered natural language search and movement tracking to Security Centre SaaS to cut multi-site video reviews from hours to minutes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security
Digital Transformation

Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security

Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Genetec adds case investigation tools to Security Centre SaaS
Cloud Security

Genetec adds case investigation tools to Security Centre SaaS

Genetec adds AI-driven search and case tools to Security Centre SaaS, promising to cut multi-site video investigations from hours to minutes.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth
Firewalls

QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth

QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Hackers ditch noisy ransomware for stealthy data theft
Firewalls

Hackers ditch noisy ransomware for stealthy data theft

Hackers are abandoning noisy ransomware to quietly steal data, as a report finds 80% of top attack techniques now focus on evasion.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push
Firewalls

SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push

China-linked Warlock ransomware group exploits SmarterMail flaw for admin takeovers, chaining features to gain full Windows control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Data Protection

Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains

Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Armis unveils AI-native Centrix platform for app security
DevOps

Armis unveils AI-native Centrix platform for app security

Armis launches AI-native Centrix platform to secure application code, aiming to cut false alarms and safeguard AI-assisted development.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Cyber firms face 'verification crisis' on real risk
Firewalls

Cyber firms face 'verification crisis' on real risk

Cyber firms warned over 'verification crisis' as tools flag floods of flaws but only 0.47% prove exploitable, leaving real risk unresolved.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Enterprises urged to act now on post-quantum security
Data Protection

Enterprises urged to act now on post-quantum security

Quantum leaps from Google, IBM and Microsoft are shrinking the Q‑Day countdown, forcing enterprises to race toward post‑quantum cryptography.

By Vidya Shankaran CISSP • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
SonicWall unifies NSM for future-ready security ops
Firewalls

SonicWall unifies NSM for future-ready security ops

SonicWall folds legacy tools into Network Security Manager, unifying firewall analytics and reporting across its Unified Management platform.

By Amelia Foss • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist
Privileged Access Management

Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist

Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist for its platform securing and governing autonomous AI agent identities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC growth
Ransomware

CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC growth

CrowdStrike appoints veteran executive Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC, driving Falcon platform adoption and regional cyber security growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year
Digital Transformation

CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year

CyberArk names PwC its 2025 Global Partner of the Year as partner-led deals surge and certification-driven identity security gains pace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
SpecterOps unveils BloodHound Scentry identity risk service
DevOps

SpecterOps unveils BloodHound Scentry identity risk service

SpecterOps has launched BloodHound Scentry, a managed identity risk service to find and remediate attack paths across complex environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

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