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Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world

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Acronis rolls out globally available managed detection and response for MSPs, bundling 24/7 monitoring, incident response and recovery tools.
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ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

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ROC moves into physical access control with Face1 biometric reader, combining identity checks, video analytics and legacy system integration.
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ExtraHop launches AI network visibility & governance tool

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ExtraHop unveils an AI network visibility tool to track agents, expose shadow AI and tighten security and governance across enterprise systems.
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SentinelOne expands on-prem security for air-gapped sites

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SentinelOne is extending its on-premise security to air-gapped and self-hosted sites, promising AI protection without sacrificing data control.
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Dell adds quantum-ready security for PCs & AI data

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Dell unveils quantum-ready PC firmware and AI-focused data protection tools to counter emerging threats across devices and AI workloads.
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AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist

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Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.
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Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
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Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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While most slept through Christmas dawn, SonicSentry analysts foiled a 3am brute-force cyber attack on a French client's firewall.
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Guardsquare buys Verimatrix XTD to boost mobile security

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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Guardsquare snaps up Verimatrix's XTD tech, adding real-time mobile threat detection and response to its end-to-end app security platform.
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Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to tackle cyber risk

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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London's Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to expand real-time monitoring of third-party cyber risk as supply-chain threats intensify.
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AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
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Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.
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Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.
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Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Research shows 83% of firms using Zero Trust cut security incidents, but only 30% adopt AI tools, hindered by legacy IT and integration challenges.
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CyberArk strengthens leadership with Omer Grossman & Ariel Pisetzky

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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CyberArk appoints Omer Grossman as Chief Trust Officer and Ariel Pisetzky as Chief Information Officer to boost leadership and drive growth strategies.
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Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.
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HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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HCLTech and Rubrik have launched VaultNXT, a platform powered by AI to enhance ransomware detection, recovery, and cyber resilience across enterprise and cloud systems.
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NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
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Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.
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Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.