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Industry 4.0 study warns OT ubiquity masks weak governance

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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OT is now near-universal in Industry 4.0, but an AMDT study warns weak governance and uneven automation are eroding resilience gains.
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AI reshapes cyber risk, N-able urges resilience shift

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats are outpacing reactive defences, N-able warns, urging smaller firms to prioritise resilience over traditional security.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
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WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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network security
WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.
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KnowBe4 unveils AI tool for autonomous phishing training

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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phishing
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socs
KnowBe4 launches AIDA Orchestration, an autonomous AI system that tailors always-on phishing tests and training to each employee's risk profile.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks hit in minutes, warns CrowdStrike

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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saas
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ransomware
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cloud security
AI is fuelling a surge in cyber attacks, with CrowdStrike warning criminals now move from breach to lateral movement in under 30 minutes.
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Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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endpoint protection
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mdm
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phishing
PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.
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Radware warns of surging DDoS & app attacks in 2025

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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ddos
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fintech
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application security
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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Aeris & Palo Alto link SASE to secure global IoT fleets

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Aeris links its IoT Watchtower with Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE 5G to unify zero-trust security and connectivity for global IoT fleets.
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WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
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-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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.
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OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
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Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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vpns
Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
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Check Point unveils four-pillar AI security strategy

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Check Point launches four-pillar AI security strategy and three targeted acquisitions to secure networks, workspaces and AI agents.
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Proofpoint buys Acuvity to secure AI agents at work

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Proofpoint snaps up AI security specialist Acuvity to police 'agentic workspaces' as enterprises rush to deploy copilots and agents.
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Cyber firms face 'verification crisis' on real risk

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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devops
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digital transformation
Cyber firms warned over 'verification crisis' as tools flag floods of flaws but only 0.47% prove exploitable, leaving real risk unresolved.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
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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Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Palo Alto overhauls NextWave to reward partners building AI-driven security platforms and services over traditional product sales volume.
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Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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firewalls
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ransomware
Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.
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Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.