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Blackpoint adds identity threat tools to CompassOne
Data Protection

Blackpoint adds identity threat tools to CompassOne

The update gives Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Cisco Duo users faster containment and clearer evidence as identity attacks rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI demands network agility and better operational governance
Network Infrastructure

AI demands network agility and better operational governance

Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last month
Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says
Ransomware

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 • Last month
Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI
Robotics

Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI

More than 40% of enterprise users have installed AI browser tools, leaving security teams struggling to spot permission changes and rogue agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Digital Transformation

GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen

A widening blind spot in machine access is pushing security teams to rethink identity controls as AI agents and bots gain privileges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Looking for cyber risk in the wrong places
DevOps

Looking for cyber risk in the wrong places

Software supply chain weaknesses are becoming the main entry point for attackers as development pipelines expand without enough oversight.

By Serkan Cetin • 4 min read • Last month
Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences
Data Protection

Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences

Attackers are exploiting AI tools to speed intrusions and drain cloud resources, pushing defenders towards machine-speed security operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000
Malware

Hiscox: cyber attacks cost small firms USD $52,000

Smaller companies are facing cyber losses almost equal to their resilience spending, as attacks cost an average USD $52,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn
Digital Transformation

AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn

Ageing technology is leaving critical services exposed as AI lets attackers exploit known weaknesses at machine speed, experts say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Containment 'Essential' for cyber resilience in the model driven era
Hybrid Cloud

Containment 'Essential' for cyber resilience in the model driven era

Australian firms could face faster breaches as model-driven attackers shrink exploit times to hours, making containment and zero trust vital.

By Shane Hill • 6 min read • Last month
AI systems expose sensitive data in ANZ, report finds
Data Protection

AI systems expose sensitive data in ANZ, report finds

Downstream AI alerts in Australia and New Zealand are rising as agents and MCP links create fresh routes for sensitive data leakage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds
Data Protection

New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Reap launches Sentry fraud service for card issuers
Fintech

Reap launches Sentry fraud service for card issuers

Card issuers can now outsource fraud checks as losses hit USD $33.41 billion globally last year, easing the need for in-house teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Canada faces ransomware rate more than twice global
Software-as-a-Service

Canada faces ransomware rate more than twice global

Canadian firms are being hit by ransomware at 18.2% versus a 9.0% global average, with web-delivered attacks now overtaking email.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
PhishByte warns AI phishing has outpaced detection
Multi-factor authentication

PhishByte warns AI phishing has outpaced detection

Traditional email filters are failing as AI-crafted scams now look legitimate enough to fool staff and drive up fraud losses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI shrinks exploit window to zero days, ESET warns
Malware

AI shrinks exploit window to zero days, ESET warns

Businesses have almost no time to patch flaws now, as ESET says the median gap between disclosure and exploitation fell to zero days in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs
Digital Transformation

Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs

MSPs can now roll out broader managed detection and response within hours, as Arctic Wolf targets faster, more automated attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform
Data Protection

ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform

Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month