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Rapid7 says exploits are emerging faster than patches
Ransomware

Rapid7 says exploits are emerging faster than patches

Defenders face a shrinking window to act, after Rapid7 found 62% of newly exploited flaws could be attacked without authentication or user interaction.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
NASA lab console flaw allows unauthorised commands
Space

NASA lab console flaw allows unauthorised commands

Unauthorised access could let attackers send arbitrary commands to spacecraft and instruments via NASA's AIT-GUI console, now fixed in version 2.5.2.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Firewalls

Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see

Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
AI-driven cybercrime surges at scale, Flashpoint warns
Malware

AI-driven cybercrime surges at scale, Flashpoint warns

Stolen credentials and AI-generated phishing are accelerating attacks, as Flashpoint tracked 22 million illicit discussions and 7.4 million infected hosts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still
Ransomware

When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still

AI-driven attacks are shrinking response times to minutes, forcing APAC firms to adopt continuous identity controls and zero trust.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026
Virtualisation

Industrial ransomware hits 1,140 incidents in Q2 2026

Industrial firms face growing disruption as ransomware incidents rose 12% to 1,140 in the second quarter, Dragos said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
1Kosmos names Frank Cohen as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos names Frank Cohen as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire is aimed at accelerating adoption of its identity verification platform as enterprises battle impersonation attacks and account takeover risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms

The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Data Protection

Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE

Its first SASE Leader ranking gives the cybersecurity group a fresh edge as enterprises seek fewer, more unified cloud security platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Zero Networks launches AI agent least agency enforcement
Hybrid Cloud

Zero Networks launches AI agent least agency enforcement

Enterprises using internal AI agents face tighter controls as Zero Networks aims to curb over-permissioned access and reduce breach risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Five Eyes warning: AI reshapes cyber security priorities now
Ransomware

Five Eyes warning: AI reshapes cyber security priorities now

Smaller operators face faster, cheaper attacks as Five Eyes agencies say frontier AI could reshape cyber threats within months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk
Digital Transformation

Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk

Fewer firms are overestimating OT security maturity, as only 14% can see their environments fully and gaps are coming into focus.

By Joshua Alcock • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

OT security stories

Frontier AI compresses cyber attack timelines. Can Singapore's defences respond at machine speed?
Privileged Access Management

Frontier AI compresses cyber attack timelines. Can Singapore's defences respond at machine speed?

Singapore banks and telcos face a narrower window to stop AI-assisted attackers chaining small flaws into major breaches.

By Kris Day • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Hybrid Cloud

Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see

Hybrid critical infrastructure estates are leaving contractor and vendor access unseen, raising compliance and supply chain risk under reformed CIRMP rules.

By Dennis Baltazar • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge
Privileged Access Management

Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge

As AI and automation spread, organisations face a growing need to track who or what can access data, systems and workflows.

By Mathew Graham • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains
Virtual Private Networks

Refrigeration controller flaws threaten cold chains

Supermarkets and hospitals could face spoiled stock and medicines after flaws in two widely used refrigeration controller platforms were disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products
Network Security

ServiceNow unveils six autonomous security products

Rising AI-driven threats are pushing firms to consolidate security operations, as ServiceNow adds automation across exposure, identity and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026