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Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Genetec has unveiled Cloudlink 2210, a hybrid appliance that centralises cloud-managed security while preserving local storage at scale.
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NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
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Codific maps five cyber paths threatening power grids

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Codific warns power grids face repeat cyberattack patterns and urges utilities to bolster resilience to outages and cascading disruption.
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Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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iot security
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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Denmark tops 2026 FM resilience ranking, India climbs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the rankings and India makes broad-based gains across all zones.
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Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
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Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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iot
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hybrid & remote work
Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.
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Industry 4.0 study warns OT ubiquity masks weak governance

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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robots
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network infrastructure
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manufacturing
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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Milestone opens Singapore hub for AI video security

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
Milestone opens Singapore AI video hub to showcase open-platform security tech as Asia-Pacific market heads for USD $59.54 billion by 2030.
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Google disrupts China-linked cyber espionage on telecoms

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Google says it has crippled a China-linked cyber espionage group accused of hacking telecoms and governments in at least 42 countries.
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Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Securonix has promoted Ajay Biyani to Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, tasking him with spearheading regional growth.
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AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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cloud security
AI-fuelled ransomware, rapid cloud intrusions and identity abuse are transforming cyber risk, slashing response times for defenders.
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Asimily adds 'In Flight' tier to scale IoT security

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iot security
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mdm
Asimily introduces its In Flight partner tier to help mature channel partners scale IoT, OT and IoMT security across complex environments.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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malware
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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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Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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supply chain
Apricorn wins AS9100 certification, becoming the sole maker of hardware-encrypted USB drives approved to aerospace and defence standards.
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TenPeaks launches NZ data centre group after Spark carve-out

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Newly carved-out TenPeaks launches in New Zealand with 11 data centres and plans NZD $3 billion-plus in growth-focused capacity builds.
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Xona boosts resilient OT remote access with Platform 5.5

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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iot security
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Xona's Platform 5.5 boosts resilient OT remote access with session hold features, centralised governance and wider security integrations.
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Contrivian to merge with Big Network in LEO-focused deal

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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dr
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Contrivian to merge with Big Network, unifying edge and LEO-focused software into a single platform for resilient hybrid connectivity.
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Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security to scan codebases

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security, an AI tool that scans codebases for complex bugs, verifies risks and suggests patches for developers.
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CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.