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Palo Alto Networks launches Cortex XDR One for AI agents
Malware

Palo Alto Networks launches Cortex XDR One for AI agents

Businesses adopting AI agents now face new endpoint risks, which Palo Alto Networks says its Cortex XDR One platform is built to contain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
TrendAI adds NVIDIA Nemotron to sovereign security cloud
Private Cloud

TrendAI adds NVIDIA Nemotron to sovereign security cloud

The move lets regulated organisations run AI-driven threat detection inside customer-controlled environments, keeping sensitive security data local.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Palo Alto warns on 22 million exposed PHP instances
Security Operations Centres

Palo Alto warns on 22 million exposed PHP instances

Security teams face a wider attack surface, as Palo Alto Networks says the PHP flaws could leave 22 million internet-facing instances exposed worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
SentinelOne names LevelBlue global Wayfinder partner
Cloud Security

SentinelOne names LevelBlue global Wayfinder partner

More organisations will gain round-the-clock threat detection and incident response as LevelBlue takes global delivery of SentinelOne's Wayfinder service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
IRONSCALES names Laura Beaulieu Chief Marketing Officer
Phishing

IRONSCALES names Laura Beaulieu Chief Marketing Officer

The appointment comes as the email security company widens its pitch beyond phishing to account takeover and deepfake risks across workplace tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups
Malware

Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups

The new add-ons aim to help businesses avoid restoring infected files after cyberattacks, as Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for ransomware.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
UK & Ireland lead AI adoption in physical security
Surveillance

UK & Ireland lead AI adoption in physical security

Governance is lagging behind uptake, with 49% of organisations in the UK and Ireland already using AI in physical security systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says
Malware

Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says

Data recovery teams face a tougher test as new ransomware often corrupts files without full encryption, Index Engines said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC
Private Cloud

Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC

The recognition may boost Airrived's visibility as security teams seek AI tools that can cut alert backlogs without losing human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion
Data Protection

Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion

The appointment comes as the cybersecurity company's managed detection and response service is growing by more than 50% quarter on quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk
Software-as-a-Service

Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk

The platform is designed to help firms expose and protect sensitive data as AI assistants and machine identities widen access paths across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses

Businesses in the US and EMEA can now tap 24/7 AI-led cyber monitoring as KDDI aims to ease compliance pressure and response delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up
Cloud Security

Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up

The tie-up aims to help 7,400 US community banks and credit unions spot AI-enabled cyber threats earlier and speed up responses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Reco joins Microsoft Pegasus to tackle AI agent security
Cloud Security

Reco joins Microsoft Pegasus to tackle AI agent security

The move could help the security startup reach larger enterprises as firms wrestle with AI agents that can inherit access rights and trigger actions.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
CyberSentriq launches SentriqAI for MSP cyber defence
Data Protection

CyberSentriq launches SentriqAI for MSP cyber defence

Small businesses could face more AI-enabled attacks, as the new platform gives MSPs a single system for email security, backup and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
BlueVoyant launches Microsoft Defender ISOC service
Security Information and Event Management

BlueVoyant launches Microsoft Defender ISOC service

Enterprises using Microsoft 365 E5 or E7 can now get deployment help as BlueVoyant seeks to simplify security operations inside Defender.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australian firms hit by cyber incidents as AI threats rise
Digital Transformation

Australian firms hit by cyber incidents as AI threats rise

AI-enhanced attacks are widening the gap between well-coordinated teams and slower rivals, with 93% of Australian organisations hit in the past year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams
Private Cloud

Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams

Security teams can keep AI threat investigations inside their own environments, easing data sovereignty fears as 90% of Australian leaders flag new risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week