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Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Ransomware

Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band

Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic
Malware

Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand face hidden fraud and malware risks from gambling sites that can mask illegal deposits and scam withdrawals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tailscale launches DNS filtering add-on with Control D
Virtual Private Networks

Tailscale launches DNS filtering add-on with Control D

Businesses can now block phishing and unwanted domains across distributed devices without a separate buying process.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Vercel launches public bounty to test sandbox escape
Virtualisation

Vercel launches public bounty to test sandbox escape

Researchers can claim up to USD $1 million for breaking Vercel Sandbox's isolation, as the cloud provider opens its boundary to public scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Google adds cluster-wide network policy to GKE preview
Data Protection

Google adds cluster-wide network policy to GKE preview

The preview could help GKE users enforce cluster-wide security without clashing with namespace rules, especially in multi-tenant environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
FlashStart launches AI-powered DNS security platform
Digital Transformation

FlashStart launches AI-powered DNS security platform

The redesign gives enterprises and service providers faster threat blocking, broader policy controls and AI-assisted investigations as attacks evolve.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Infoblox warns cybercrime is becoming industrialised
Network Security

Infoblox warns cybercrime is becoming industrialised

Nearly 25 per cent of newly observed domains were high-risk, underscoring how AI and rented infrastructure are making attacks harder to detect.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Tracebit says context bombs can derail AI cyber attacks
Cloud Security

Tracebit says context bombs can derail AI cyber attacks

Tests on five models found a planted text string sharply reduced successful AI-led intrusions, cutting full compromise to 1% in an AWS range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push

The deal could give enterprises a fuller view of hybrid networks as AI-driven operations and security tools demand cleaner traffic data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness
Data Protection

DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness

Security teams gain a free way to map hidden cryptography before quantum threats make current encryption less reliable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears
Malware

CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears

Most security leaders now see AI as a cybersecurity opportunity, even as concerns over supplier exposure and domain attacks remain high.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Field Effect launches AI detection & response tool
Data Protection

Field Effect launches AI detection & response tool

Businesses face growing shadow AI risks as Field Effect folds monitoring and controls into its managed detection and response platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Jun 2026
Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms
Malware

Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms

More than 65% of enterprise customers showed residential proxy-related DNS activity, exposing firms to reputational and operational risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Infoblox finds residential proxies rife in business networks
Malware

Infoblox finds residential proxies rife in business networks

More than 65 per cent of Infoblox customers were found querying domains linked to residential proxy networks, widening risks for defenders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
CSC adds .brand domain security to CrowdStrike Marketplace
Cloud Security

CSC adds .brand domain security to CrowdStrike Marketplace

Customers can now access advice on branded web domains as phishing and impersonation risks push more firms to tighten online controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
ICANN sets the October 2026 DNS trust anchor rollover
Network Security

ICANN sets the October 2026 DNS trust anchor rollover

Most internet users should see no change, but validators must update systems by October 2026 or risk DNS resolution failures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI

It aims to cut alert fatigue and speed investigations by using network data to prioritise issues and automate routine remediation for IT teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

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