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eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR
Data Protection

eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR

Security teams are gaining real-time audit trails and controls as eSentire folds the stealth startup's AI monitoring module into Atlas.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Fleet joins Anthropic project to test AI for security
Robotics

Fleet joins Anthropic project to test AI for security

With attackers exploiting flaws within hours, the firm will test whether AI can help IT teams patch faster across mixed device fleets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks
Firewalls

UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks

Dozens of organisations worldwide face renewed compromise risk after attackers used an encoded path to slip past defences and hit Oracle PeopleSoft.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Red Heron exploits Gitea flaw, uncovers SIXZUT rootkit
Malware

Red Heron exploits Gitea flaw, uncovers SIXZUT rootkit

Attackers turned a newly disclosed Gitea flaw into automated intrusions within days, hitting systems in five countries and exposing source code and secrets.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Stop saying AI hacked the system
Multi-factor authentication

Stop saying AI hacked the system

AI is speeding up attacks by finding existing weaknesses, leaving organisations and SMEs exposed to faster, cheaper intrusions.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
Firewalls

Engineering for operations: going from security to insight

Early security design can improve uptime and reveal operational data in data centres, but only if cybersecurity is built in from the start.

By Tertius Wolfaardt • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks
Software-as-a-Service

Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks

IT teams can now spot unpatched Java versions and Oracle licensing exposure in live production data, cutting the risk of audit surprises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Rocket expands AI controls for mainframes in banks
Fintech

Rocket expands AI controls for mainframes in banks

Skills shortages and stricter oversight are pushing banks to seek safer AI tools for mainframes, with new controls aimed at keeping actions auditable.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Cybersecurity finds problems. AI can accelerate remediation
Data Protection

Cybersecurity finds problems. AI can accelerate remediation

With exploit windows shrinking to under two days, AI could help Australian security teams decide what to patch first and cut delays.

By Scott Magill • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Cybersecurity is operating on the wrong clock
Firewalls

Cybersecurity is operating on the wrong clock

Attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure, leaving Australian organisations exposed for less time than patch cycles can keep up with.

By Sam Salehi • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
WatchGuard warns of shift to targeted cyberattacks
Firewalls

WatchGuard warns of shift to targeted cyberattacks

Attackers are increasingly using tailored malware and credential abuse as network alerts drop, WatchGuard says, raising hidden-risk concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says
Firewalls

Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says

Thousands of exposed SonicWall devices still give Akira ransomware a route in, as patched systems with old credentials remain a live risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Corelight launches AI tools for faster, auditable SOCs
Malware

Corelight launches AI tools for faster, auditable SOCs

Regulated security teams get auditable AI assistance as Corelight's new tools aim to speed triage without losing traceability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Hexnode expands XDR with macOS support & remediation
Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode expands XDR with macOS support & remediation

Security teams can now isolate and fix infected Macs as Hexnode broadens XDR coverage and adds automated remediation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI
Data Protection

Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI

AI tools are exposing smaller firms to faster scams and data leaks, making basic controls and staff training vital to stay resilient.

By Rishi Kotecha • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
PDQ wins Texas school cybersecurity deployment deal
Firewalls

PDQ wins Texas school cybersecurity deployment deal

Texas school districts will get PDQ's endpoint management tools at no cost, easing patching and access control for limited IT teams.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026
Huntress urges access to frontier AI for cyber defenders
Data Protection

Huntress urges access to frontier AI for cyber defenders

Smaller firms could face more frequent attacks if access to advanced models stays limited to government agencies, Huntress says.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026