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Bitget, BlockSec unveil new security standard for UEX

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Bitget and BlockSec launch a UEX Security Standard, urging provable, system-wide safeguards for unified multi-asset trading platforms.
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SonicWall unifies NSM for future-ready security ops

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SonicWall folds legacy tools into Network Security Manager, unifying firewall analytics and reporting across its Unified Management platform.
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Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan award for public sector

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Gigamon named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Company of the Year for deep observability in global public sector network security and performance.
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Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident

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Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
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SpecterOps unveils BloodHound Scentry identity risk service

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SpecterOps has launched BloodHound Scentry, a managed identity risk service to find and remediate attack paths across complex environments.
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Hexnode embeds upgraded Genie AI to run UEM actions

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Hexnode embeds its upgraded Genie AI into the UEM console, letting admins query inventory, execute device commands and automate fixes in chat.
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Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

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Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
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Guardsquare buys Verimatrix XTD to boost mobile security

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Guardsquare snaps up Verimatrix's XTD tech, adding real-time mobile threat detection and response to its end-to-end app security platform.
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Tenable reveals 'LookOut' flaws that endanger Google Looker

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Tenable warns 'LookOut' flaws in Google Looker could hand attackers server control, expose secrets and enable cross-tenant cloud access.
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Cohesity, Google Cloud boost backup threat detection

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Cohesity deepens Google Cloud partnership to bake threat intel and sandbox scanning into backup, tackling stealthy malware in stored data.
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cside unveils toolkit to spot AI agents in browsers

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cside launches browser-based AI Agent Detection toolkit, helping businesses spot agentic traffic and tailor site experiences in real time.
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Developers' AI agents pose rising software supply risks

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Developers granting AI agents broad, unsupervised access to code and systems are creating new software supply chain and data exposure risks.
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Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly

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Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.
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AI-linked security incidents surge amid skills gap

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Most firms suffered AI-linked cyber incidents last year, yet many still rate their security as above average amid a widening skills gap.
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Tenable finds critical flaws in Google Looker platform

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Tenable warns critical Google Looker flaws could enable server takeover and data theft, leaving unpatched self-hosted deployments exposed.
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Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence

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As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
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Tenable reveals Looker flaws risking cross-tenant attacks

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Tenable warns unpatched self-hosted Google Looker systems face remote takeover, data theft and cross-tenant cloud attack risks.
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AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026

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AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
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Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents

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Radware launches Agentic AI Protection to secure autonomous agents at runtime, tackling prompt injection, tool abuse and data exposure risks.
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Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

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Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.