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Humanix to pitch human-layer security at RSAC 2026
Data Protection

Humanix to pitch human-layer security at RSAC 2026

Humanix will pitch its human-layer security platform at RSAC 2026's Innovation Sandbox after landing a Top 10 finalist spot and USD $5 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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Brinqa brings exposure management platform to Google Cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Brinqa brings exposure management platform to Google Cloud

Brinqa lists unified exposure management on Google Cloud Marketplace, streamlining procurement and deployment for committed cloud customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk
Ransomware

Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk

Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Firewalls

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported

AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Multi-factor authentication

LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Proofpoint buys Acuvity to secure AI agents at work
Data Protection

Proofpoint buys Acuvity to secure AI agents at work

Proofpoint snaps up AI security specialist Acuvity to police 'agentic workspaces' as enterprises rush to deploy copilots and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
Privileged Access Management

Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks

Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs

Arctic Wolf launches Aurora managed endpoint defence, rapid-response SLA and MSP admin portal to help partners scale security operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring
Data Protection

Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Malware

BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud

BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
Data Protection

ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears

Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies
Firewalls

Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies

Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
CISOs confident in cyber skills but lag on AI threats
Digital Transformation

CISOs confident in cyber skills but lag on AI threats

CISOs show strong faith in cyber defences yet less than two-thirds feel ready for fast-rising AI-driven attacks and deepfake threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
SSHStalker botnet preys on legacy Linux & cloud hosts
Malware

SSHStalker botnet preys on legacy Linux & cloud hosts

A newly uncovered SSHStalker botnet uses old-school IRC and legacy Linux exploits to hijack outdated corporate and cloud hosts at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
Firewalls

Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning

While most slept through Christmas dawn, SonicSentry analysts foiled a 3am brute-force cyber attack on a French client's firewall.

By Sarah Wilkinson • 3 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

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ANYbotics gains ISO 27001 for industrial robot security
Data Protection

ANYbotics gains ISO 27001 for industrial robot security

ANYbotics becomes first four-legged robot maker with ISO 27001, easing security reviews for scaling autonomous industrial inspections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026