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Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift
Digital Transformation

Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift

SMEs are demanding clearer incident response as cyber attacks rise, boosting Talion’s case for a model built around decision-making over alerts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds
Virtual Private Networks

UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds

Customer data and service security may be at risk, as nearly one in five UK telecom web servers leak configuration details, a study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
Firewalls

Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view

Security teams gain a single view of shadow AI as Cloudflare and Wiz connect traffic inspection with cloud asset mapping to spot exposed data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Appdome launches backend risk APIs for mobile fraud
Software-as-a-Service

Appdome launches backend risk APIs for mobile fraud

Fraud teams can now tap verified mobile threat data in backend systems, as Appdome extends IDAnchor with server-to-server risk intelligence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

Small IT teams get a single console for patching, remote support and security alerts as endpoint management and response are merged globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Trustifi adds AI video training for MSP phishing drills
Data Protection

Trustifi adds AI video training for MSP phishing drills

The new tool lets providers turn real phishing emails into branded training videos, helping staff learn from attacks they have actually seen.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders
Application Security

OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders

Thousands of vetted cybersecurity staff will gain broader access to OpenAI tools as the company loosens safeguards for defensive research.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
N-able adds cloud disaster recovery service for MSPs
Data Protection

N-able adds cloud disaster recovery service for MSPs

The cloud-hosted backup tool aims to cut downtime for MSPs and IT teams hit by ransomware or outages, without their own DR kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Sonatype warns of surge in trusted open-source malware
Application Security

Sonatype warns of surge in trusted open-source malware

Attackers hid malware in familiar package workflows, prompting Sonatype to log 21,764 malicious open-source packages in the quarter.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
Firewalls

Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency

Many firms still lack a full encryption inventory, leaving them exposed as experts debate whether quantum is an urgent or distant cyber risk.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
Ransomware

Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds

Most companies still lack confidence in their response as 73% of senior cyber security decision-makers say they are not ready for a major attack.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
Unified Communications

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules

Rogue access points, credential theft and privacy breaches are the main threats the new guidelines aim to reduce across public and enterprise Wi-Fi.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds
Data Protection

UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds

Thirty percent of UK and Ireland board directors still rank cyber threats as a top risk, with healthcare concern rising, survey data showed.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security

Businesses face a growing security gap as autonomous AI agents take actions inside corporate systems with far less human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
Data Protection

The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs

Unapproved consumer AI tools are exposing finance data to model training, leaving ANZ firms with hidden governance and audit risks.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Firewalls

Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire comes as Portnox targets larger enterprises shifting away from legacy access tools and toward certificate-based, passwordless security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
AI agents emerge as major enterprise security risk
Data Protection

AI agents emerge as major enterprise security risk

Large organisations face growing exposure as AI agents are increasingly granted privileged access without the oversight applied to human staff.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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