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UK bank scam attempts rise 62% as fraudsters shift tactics

Customers are increasingly being tricked into approving payments, as UK banks reported a 62% rise in attempted social engineering scams in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

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Software-as-a-Service

Ransomware posts rise 22% as leak sites proliferate

Leak-site noise is making it harder for firms to tell real breaches from extortion theatre, as active sites hit 91 in the first quarter of 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Firewalls

AI advances are reshaping cyber risk, experts warn

Attackers could soon exploit software flaws faster and at scale, as security firms say AI is narrowing defenders' response time.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Firewalls

HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania

Businesses across Oceania will gain a local route to Tailscale as HAT backs demand for simpler secure access across cloud and hybrid estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Firewalls

VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

Unpatched gateways leave firms open to ransomware, outages and multimillion-dollar ransom demands, with Zero Trust access reducing the attack surface.

By Jerome Lowe • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push

The hire underlines Island’s channel-led APAC expansion as firms reassess VPNs, VDI and other legacy security tools amid AI adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Firewalls

Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark

The result bolsters its pitch to enterprises as AI-driven attacks intensify, with Miercom saying it outscored rivals on security, integrity and speed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Malware

The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group

Check Point Research says a better affiliate payout is helping the gang spread fast, with more than 320 claimed victims since mid-2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Malware

Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark

The vendor’s 99.8% score signals stronger protection for hybrid networks as Miercom found it blocked 100% of phishing URLs and 99.9% of AI malware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Endpoint Protection

Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics

Researchers say longer dwell time revealed how attackers scan freight, payments and banking systems to turn intrusions into cargo theft and fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Hyperscale

OVHcloud adds Quandela quantum computer to platform

Asia-Pacific users can now test quantum workloads remotely on a 12-qubit photonic machine, billed by the second with no commitment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Hyperscale

OVHcloud adds Quandela quantum computer to cloud platform

Businesses in Canada can now test quantum algorithms on a 12-qubit photonic machine through OVHcloud’s pay-as-you-go platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026

Ransomware

Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching

Power and water operators will gain OT-specific patching tools as Emerson adds OPSWAT technology to its Ovation platform globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Manufacturing

TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway

Industrial users could cut downtime and cyber risk as TeamViewer’s latest update brings plug-and-play remote access and AI-guided maintenance support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026