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One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Malware

One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it

Ransomware and data theft can follow a single click, making verified access and threat containment critical for organisations.

By Jerome Lowe • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams
Data Protection

Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams

Travellers face fake payment requests tied to genuine hotel bookings, with exposed reservation data making the messages harder to spot.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Keeper launches Verify Mode to block phishing logins
Privileged Access Management

Keeper launches Verify Mode to block phishing logins

Enterprise administrators can now warn staff before passwords are pasted into fake sites, as phishing remains a major cause of breaches.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Avatier launches offline card after Stryker cyberattack
Disaster Recovery

Avatier launches offline card after Stryker cyberattack

The offline card is aimed at keeping staff logged in when identity systems fail, after the Stryker breach exposed how outages can halt operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Firewalls

VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

Unpatched gateways leave firms open to ransomware, outages and multimillion-dollar ransom demands, with Zero Trust access reducing the attack surface.

By Jerome Lowe • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Cohesity wins Google Cloud award for disaster recovery
Data Protection

Cohesity wins Google Cloud award for disaster recovery

The recognition reflects tighter integration with Google Cloud as customers seek cleaner recovery, stronger backup security and AI-ready protected data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group
Malware

The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group

Check Point Research says a better affiliate payout is helping the gang spread fast, with more than 320 claimed victims since mid-2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report
Privileged Access Management

Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report

Critical Microsoft flaws surged as Azure, Dynamics 365 and Office saw big jumps, even though total vulnerabilities fell 6% in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
Data Protection

ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms

AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Vercel breach linked to compromised Context.ai integration
Multi-factor authentication

Vercel breach linked to compromised Context.ai integration

Customers were urged to rotate secrets after unauthorised access to Vercel systems exposed a limited set of credentials via a third-party AI tool.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Unknown AI agents plague 82% of enterprises, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Unknown AI agents plague 82% of enterprises, survey finds

Gaps in visibility are leaving firms exposed, with most finding hidden AI agents in their systems and many suffering incidents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data breach stories

US SMBs keep cybersecurity automation despite budget strain
Data Analytics

US SMBs keep cybersecurity automation despite budget strain

Inflation is forcing smaller firms to trim tech spend, but security tools are still seen as worth the cost amid costly breach risks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Cyber-attacks top risk for professional firms in 2026
Data Protection

Cyber-attacks top risk for professional firms in 2026

Insurers say the threat could trigger business interruption, regulatory scrutiny and client claims, as 65% of firms rank cyber-attacks first.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Firewalls

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.

By Dwayne Alexander • 14 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Council data breaches rise 53% in five years, study finds
Malware

Council data breaches rise 53% in five years, study finds

Greater reporting by English councils has pushed logged breaches up 53% in five years, with serious referrals to the ICO also rising.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Australian platforms facing tougher age-check rules can now verify users through bank data, without collecting passports or licences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
Data Protection

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers

Public profile details are helping criminals guess passwords and impersonate contacts, with 55% of Australians reusing the same password.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Healthcare hit by ransomware every 10 hours, Securin says
Firewalls

Healthcare hit by ransomware every 10 hours, Securin says

Hospitals are paying up to avoid costly downtime, as criminals exploit known flaws and buy access for as little as USD $2,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026