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DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS
Virtual Private Networks

DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS

It aims to cut security sprawl by putting filtering, AI governance and threat hunting into one DNS-based platform for harder-to-manage devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities

Defenders are being told to hunt for suspicious PHP activity as GuidePoint warns the new flaws could already be probed, even without confirmed indicators.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Tanium joins OpenAI cyber programme for threat research
Artificial Intelligence

Tanium joins OpenAI cyber programme for threat research

The move gives Tanium's security teams access to OpenAI cyber models for threat detection, vulnerability work and platform defence against AI-driven attacks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Highland Spring taps Acumen for round-the-clock cyber cover
Manufacturing

Highland Spring taps Acumen for round-the-clock cyber cover

The move gives the bottled water maker continuous threat monitoring and incident response, easing pressure on its internal IT team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Tanium joins OpenAI cyber programme for threat research
Cloud Security

Tanium joins OpenAI cyber programme for threat research

The limited access will help its hunters and engineers turn OpenAI models into detections, vulnerability work and stronger platform defences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
CrowdStrike expands ties with Dynatrace & CoreWeave
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike expands ties with Dynatrace & CoreWeave

Security teams may gain faster investigations as CrowdStrike links Falcon to Dynatrace telemetry and brings protection to CoreWeave's AI cloud.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Hotejka scam network uses free hosting to target users
Malware

Hotejka scam network uses free hosting to target users

Researchers say the scheme has run since 2017, exposing users to fake Microsoft alerts and remote access theft through legitimate hosting tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fujitsu launches cyber defence tool to prioritise risks
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches cyber defence tool to prioritise risks

With cyber incidents rising, the service aims to help stretched security teams identify exposed systems and decide what to fix first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Splashtop launches Agentic Packr for Intune packaging
Security Operations Centres

Splashtop launches Agentic Packr for Intune packaging

IT teams may be able to cut packaging delays as Splashtop's new tool automates and validates third-party updates before they reach Intune.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Sonatype launches Nexus Repository Pro+ for AI screening
Application Security

Sonatype launches Nexus Repository Pro+ for AI screening

It blocks malicious or policy-breaking software and AI artefacts at intake, helping enterprises cut build failures, rework and release risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Acronis adds dark web monitoring to MDR service
Cloud Security

Acronis adds dark web monitoring to MDR service

Managed service providers can now spot exposed credentials and leaked data more quickly, with Acronis also widening multilingual support and customer alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time
Firewalls

Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time

Shared hosting in the US has made Prince of Persia's command-and-control traffic harder for defenders to spot as the group adapts its methods.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
PHP flaws trigger outage fears & retail fraud warnings
Phishing

PHP flaws trigger outage fears & retail fraud warnings

Millions of sites may need urgent patching after critical PHP bugs raised fears of outages, data theft and account fraud ahead of peak shopping.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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TrendAI helps disrupt X.CPE botnet in 1.3m devices
Malware

TrendAI helps disrupt X.CPE botnet in 1.3m devices

Thousands of households were unknowingly used as residential proxies after preloaded malware infected Android TV boxes in 34,206 Australian devices.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously
Cybersecurity

Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously

Forum operators moved quickly to shut down or restrict access after two critical PHP flaws exposed a route to remote code execution and stolen data.

By Ben Mudie • 4 min read • 2 days ago
MWC26 Doha sells out exhibition floor ahead of opening
Digital Transformation

MWC26 Doha sells out exhibition floor ahead of opening

With exhibitor space full, the Doha event is set to draw telecoms and policy leaders as Qatar seeks a bigger role in regional digital strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Artemis Security names Arun Singh Chief Growth Officer
Security Information and Event Management

Artemis Security names Arun Singh Chief Growth Officer

The hire comes as the cyber security startup says revenue has grown more than 100-fold, after raising USD $70 million and winning large enterprise customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI cuts entry-level cyber jobs in Australian firms
Digital Transformation

AI cuts entry-level cyber jobs in Australian firms

A Barracuda survey suggests junior cyber careers are thinning as 45% of Australian organisations swap or drop entry-level roles for AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week