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Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security
Data Protection

Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Mantas raises USD $1.77m to insure against cloud downtime
Software-as-a-Service

Mantas raises USD $1.77m to insure against cloud downtime

Mantas raises USD $1.77m seed to launch parametric insurance that pays out automatically when verified cloud outages hit businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
KYND: big firms leave critical cyber flaws unpatched
Malware

KYND: big firms leave critical cyber flaws unpatched

Major firms are leaving known, actively exploited cyber flaws unpatched for six months or more, sharply heightening breach risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI
Manufacturing

Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
Data Protection

SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms

SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats
Ransomware

AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats

AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies
Ransomware

Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies

Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026
Malware

Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026

AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses
Data Protection

UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses

Significant UK cyberattacks jump 129%, with major incidents hitting firms' finances, supply chains and insurance costs across the economy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026
Malware

AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026

AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list
Malware

Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list

Ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2025 as Qilin overtakes LockBit, with victim numbers surging 58% and threat groups multiplying.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026
AI set to transform cyber defence strategies in 2026
Digital Transformation

AI set to transform cyber defence strategies in 2026

AI is set to redefine cyber defence in 2026, forcing UK boards and public bodies to swap reactive security for automated, collective resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise
Firewalls

Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
US small firms face rising cyber attacks amid weak defences
Firewalls

US small firms face rising cyber attacks amid weak defences

Nearly half of US small firms have suffered cyber attacks in five years as many still rely on untrained staff and weak defences to cope.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
CybExer forecasts AI wars & quantum-era cyber risks
Encryption

CybExer forecasts AI wars & quantum-era cyber risks

CybExer warns 2026 will bring “AI wars”, quantum-era encryption risks and stricter cyber insurance demands on organisational readiness.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats
Firewalls

Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats

Cowbell warns UK firms to brace for 2026 surge in AI-driven scams, data theft and supply chain hacks amid tighter cyber cover rules.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms
Data Protection

AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms

UK firms face a 2026 surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks, as ransomware costs top USD $1 million and skills gaps leave basic defences exposed.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Tego plans standalone AI cover as exclusions tighten
Data Protection

Tego plans standalone AI cover as exclusions tighten

Tego plans what it says could be Australia's first standalone AI insurance policy as traditional covers move toward broad AI exclusions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025