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Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
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Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce

The new framework aims to curb fraud and unauthorised purchases as AI agents start making payments on behalf of shoppers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Firewalls

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks

Businesses faced a sharp rise in image-based scams as QR code phishing jumped 146% in the first quarter, Microsoft said.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Cloudflare flags surge in major internet outages worldwide
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Cloudflare flags surge in major internet outages worldwide

Government blackouts, power failures and war drove unusually severe and prolonged internet disruptions across multiple regions in the first quarter.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge
Hyperscale

Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge

Customers gain broader visibility into AI risks as Wiz adds cloud, edge and coding-tool coverage, with Red Agent now in public preview.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services

Attackers are leaning on trusted web services and familiar brands to slip past filters, with phishing and spam still dominating inbox threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
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Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence

Businesses facing faster AI-driven cyberattacks will get new Google Cloud tools to spot threats, block fraud and secure agents across workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
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OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names

Banks and security firms will test how advanced AI cyber tools can aid defence without widening the risk of offensive misuse.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection
Virtualisation

Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection

Mobile API calls can now be checked against app, device and session identity before access is granted, aiming to curb bot abuse and takeover attempts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
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Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view

Security teams gain a single view of shadow AI as Cloudflare and Wiz connect traffic inspection with cloud asset mapping to spot exposed data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
QuSecure urges firms to start post-quantum migration now
Firewalls

QuSecure urges firms to start post-quantum migration now

Delaying preparation could leave large firms racing to retrofit encryption before 2029 deadlines set by Google, Cloudflare and India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
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Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks

Businesses using AI agents can now keep private services off the public internet as Cloudflare Mesh connects them to internal systems in minutes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents
Platform-as-a-Service

Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents

Developers may cut the cost of running AI agents at scale as the update adds short-lived execution, storage and Linux sandboxes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for long-running AI agents
DevOps

Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for long-running AI agents

Developers could cut the complexity of running autonomous software as the new tools aim to make long-lived AI agents cheaper and easier to manage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Cloudflare & GoDaddy back AI bot identity standards
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudflare & GoDaddy back AI bot identity standards

Small website owners will gain new tools to block, allow or charge AI crawlers as Cloudflare and GoDaddy back identity standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail
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Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

Rising identity-based attacks and exposed cloud services are forcing Australian organisations to rethink security assumptions as threats accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
Hyperscale

Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body

Backers say the move will give AI agents and apps a neutral, open payments standard for web transactions, with support from Amazon, Visa and others.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
Data Protection

Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan

The appointment bolsters Upwind’s pitch to corporate buyers as cloud and AI security demand real-time visibility across fast-changing environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

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AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore
Generative AI

AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore

Singapore’s AI developer scene is set for a bigger global spotlight, with more than 2,000 people expected at a sold-out conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026