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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
CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing

CrowdStrike launches FalconID, a “zero-friction” biometric MFA tool that binds logins to trusted devices to counter AI-powered phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Firewalls

Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
RapidFort raises USD $42m for automated vuln fixes
Cloud Security

RapidFort raises USD $42m for automated vuln fixes

RapidFort secures USD $42m Series A to scale automated software supply chain security and continuous vulnerability remediation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Keeper Security unveils its 2026 MSP PAM partner push
Hybrid Cloud

Keeper Security unveils its 2026 MSP PAM partner push

Keeper Security has launched a 2026 MSP partner drive around its cloud-native KeeperPAM platform, with new tiers, incentives and training.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI
Manufacturing

Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE ATT&CK tests
Firewalls

CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE ATT&CK tests

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with zero false positives in MITRE ATT&CK's toughest cloud-era tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE cross-domain tests
Data Protection

CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE cross-domain tests

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with no false positives in MITRE's toughest cross-domain ATT&CK tests yet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Blackpoint Cyber & CyberFOX partner to offer bundled security
Privileged Access Management

Blackpoint Cyber & CyberFOX partner to offer bundled security

Blackpoint Cyber and CyberFOX partner to bundle cybersecurity solutions, helping MSPs streamline compliance and enhance threat detection from a single provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
ManageEngine AD360 adds identity risk & MFA to combat breaches
Identity and Access Management

ManageEngine AD360 adds identity risk & MFA to combat breaches

ManageEngine launches AD360 update with identity risk management and local MFA to help firms prevent breaches and secure unmanaged accounts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
ManageEngine AD360 adds risk mapping & MFA to fight breaches
Multi-factor authentication

ManageEngine AD360 adds risk mapping & MFA to fight breaches

ManageEngine enhances AD360 with risk mapping and local MFA to combat credential abuse and privilege escalation in enterprise identity systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025
Data Protection

Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025

Vulnerability exploitation surged 34% in 2025, with edge devices targeted; enterprises must prioritise risk-based vulnerability management to combat rising cyber threats.

By Saeed Abbasi • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online
Malware

Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online

Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams
Malware

Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams

Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts to hijack credentials for cryptocurrency scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia show higher security risks
Hyperscale

AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia show higher security risks

AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia face greater security risks, with 70% showing critical vulnerabilities, warns Tenable's 2025 Cloud Security Risk Report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks
Hyperscale

AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks

A Tenable report reveals 70% of AI cloud workloads on platforms like AWS and Azure have critical vulnerabilities, posing increased security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector
Ransomware

Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector

Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025