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LevelBlue & Tenable launch exposure service for MSPs

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LevelBlue and Tenable have teamed up to launch a tiered exposure management service giving MSPs continuous, risk-based visibility.
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Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report

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Identity-based attacks drove nearly 70% of incidents in Expel's 2026 threat report, exposing gaps between basic controls and real-world defence.
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Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

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Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.
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HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge

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HP reports a surge in AI-powered “flat-pack” cyberattacks as criminals trade sophistication for speed, low cost and mass customisation.
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AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia

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AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.
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Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos incident response panel

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Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos' First Response and Remediation Panel to bolster early-stage digital forensics and incident response support.
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Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl

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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
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Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.
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AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.
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AI drives rising risk & burnout for ANZ security chiefs

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI is piling pressure on ANZ CISOs, fuelling burnout, personal liability fears and complex new demands in governance and threat response.
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Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Polymorphic ransomware and 'shadow encryption' are rapidly rising, Index Engines warns, making attacks harder to detect and recovery riskier.
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WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.
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Proofpoint & Concentrix deepen Asia Pacific cyber push

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Proofpoint and Concentrix form Asia Pacific partnership to embed people-centric cyber and data protection tools into regional SOC services.
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Radware warns of surging DDoS & app attacks in 2025

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Radware warns 2025 cyberattacks are exploding, with network DDoS up 168% and web DDoS up 101% as bots, apps and APIs face heavier fire.
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AI-driven phishing surge as Acronis warns MSPs at risk

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Acronis warns AI is turbocharging phishing, email attacks and ransomware in 2025, with MSPs and collaboration tools under rising fire.
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INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
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EY maps hyper-velocity AI priorities for tech during 2026

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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EY urges tech leaders to pursue AI-fuelled deals, agentic systems and sovereignty-by-design as 2026 competition and security pressures grow.
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KnowBe4 appoints Yuneeb Khan as Chief Financial Officer

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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KnowBe4 names Yuneeb Khan CFO to steer global finances as it sharpens focus on human and agentic AI risk in cyber security.
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AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.