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Identity security warning as AI agents fuel cyber risk

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Security chiefs warn organisations that AI agents, machine accounts and stolen credentials are shifting cyber risk from the perimeter to identity.
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Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

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Cloudflare and WatchGuard urge organisations to rethink cloud defences as rising identity attacks, AI risks and quantum threats expose weak spots.
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WatchGuard expands NDR portfolio for SMEs and MSPs

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WatchGuard adds embedded detection, managed monitoring and automated response to its NDR range to help SMEs and MSPs spot threats earlier.
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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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WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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WatchGuard reports a 1,548% surge in new evasive malware and a 2,000% jump in encrypted threats, straining signature-based defences.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Australian firms faced over 5,000 malware attacks and 65,000 network attacks in August 2025, with threats largely consisting of known malware types, WatchGuard reveals.
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WatchGuard names top ANZ partners for 2024 awards recognition

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies has honoured top ANZ partners for 2024, spotlighting achievements in service, growth and security platform adoption.
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Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.
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WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

Tue, 13th May 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.
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WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for growth

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies has joined the Amazon Web Services ISV Accelerate Program to enhance its global cybersecurity offerings via the AWS Marketplace.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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AI's dual role in future cybersecurity: threat & ally

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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As we approach 2025, experts warn that advancing AI could escalate cybercrime, necessitating a shift towards rigorous verification in security measures.
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Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.
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WatchGuard wins TrustRadius awards for cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies has secured TrustRadius's Buyer's Choice and Top Rated Awards, highlighting its top-rated cybersecurity products among users.
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Why zero trust is vital in a perimeter-less environment

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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As remote working becomes the norm, organisations must prioritise Zero Trust strategies to enhance cybersecurity in a perimeter-less environment.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.
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Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.