Threat detection stories - Page 9
CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Horizon3.ai appoints defence veteran Dan Bird MBE as EMEA field CTO to sharpen offensive security amid rising regional cyber threats.
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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digital transformation
For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR surge on identity recovery boom
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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saas
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR jump for 2025 as identity recovery demand soars and it wins major public sector and enterprise customers.
Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
CrowdStrike, Qualtrics link up to secure AI-driven data
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
CrowdStrike links Falcon Shield with Qualtrics XM to extend SaaS security, monitoring and automated policy enforcement across experience data.
Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.
12Port unveils AI session intelligence for PAM security
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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pam
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mfa
12Port adds AI-powered session intelligence to its agentless PAM platform, promising real-time detection and disruption of risky admin activity.
OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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vpns
Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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pam
ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.
Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme's AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
OPSWAT appoints malware expert Jan Miller as CTO and puts him in charge of a new Technology Centre focused on AI-driven threat prevention.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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pam
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cloud security
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application security
Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.
Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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hcm
Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.
Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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mdm
Cloaking dominates PropellerAds' 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.
Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.
Vizst named Gigamon's EMEA Partner of the Year 2025
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Gigamon has named Vizst its 2025 EMEA Partner of the Year, underscoring a deeper channel push around deep observability and cloud security.