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Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook
Hybrid Cloud

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

Faster AI-led flaw discovery could overwhelm patching and disclosure processes, leaving companies with bigger backlogs and less time to respond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns
Manufacturing

AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns

Most firms are not ready for AI-driven API attacks, with Salt saying 92% have yet to reach advanced security maturity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Firewalls

Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC

Proxy networks built from compromised home devices are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, Lumen says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Endpoint Protection

Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50

The ranking underlines Tanium's growing scale as enterprises seek unified endpoint security and IT tools across expanding device estates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps
Malware

Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps

Leaked AI credentials and unpatched dependencies are leaving production systems exposed across US and European organisations, Orca Security said.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once
Firewalls

Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once

Many SMEs face repeat disruption after paying ransomware gangs, with insurers warning that restored access often still means costly system rebuilds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
Firewalls

Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure

Security teams are falling behind as attackers now exploit some flaws before disclosure, leaving critical systems exposed for longer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Claude Code flaw leaves deny rules vulnerable in long workflows
Cloud Security

Claude Code flaw leaves deny rules vulnerable in long workflows

Security researchers say long automated jobs can make Claude Code’s deny rules fall back to user prompts, weakening protections in CI/CD pipelines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
Firewalls

Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence

Access to advanced AI security tools will be limited to vetted groups as Anthropic backs open-source defenders with USD $100 million in credits.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
Firewalls

Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching

Attackers are now exploiting flaws before patches exist, leaving 85% of vulnerable assets unpatched at disclosure across 10,000 organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
N-able adds Zensec & Atomatik to alliance programme
Data Protection

N-able adds Zensec & Atomatik to alliance programme

Managed service providers could get faster ransomware recovery and less manual triage as N-able widens integrations with Zensec and Atomatik.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Firewalls

How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs

Predictable monthly payments are helping organisations avoid emergency firewall failures, cut downtime and keep security budgets under control.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
ChatGPT flaw let hackers steal data via DNS queries
Firewalls

ChatGPT flaw let hackers steal data via DNS queries

Sensitive chats and uploaded files could have been quietly leaked from ChatGPT via DNS tunnelling before OpenAI fixed the flaw.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Malware surge in open source software alarms firms
Malware

Malware surge in open source software alarms firms

Organisations remain exposed as malware in open-source packages surged in 2025, with most advisories and account takeovers reported last year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
Data Protection

Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter

Security teams risk hidden breaches if they trust AI too much, Secure.com warns, urging human oversight, auditability and clear governance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

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Halcyon hires Dave Hannigan as ransomware Security Chief
Ransomware

Halcyon hires Dave Hannigan as ransomware Security Chief

The appointment signals Halcyon’s push to bolster customer defences as ransomware drives operational disruption, extortion and revenue losses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds
Disaster Recovery

UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds

Most incidents led to shutdowns, supply chain disruption or lost sales, with many firms still leaving cyber risk outside the boardroom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026