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Hexnode expands Linux patching & login controls in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Hexnode expands Linux patching & login controls in ANZ

The update aims to reduce manual work for IT teams by putting Linux patching and employee sign-in under the same controls as other devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon with cyber focus
Cloud Security

Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon with cyber focus

Cyber defenders are getting first access as Google rolls out its latest AI model in stages, with wider use to follow after testing and review.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fleet launches AI governance tools for employee devices
Risk & Compliance

Fleet launches AI governance tools for employee devices

IT teams can now track AI tools, token spend and data-sharing on employee devices as Fleet adds oversight features to its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Splashtop targets AI-driven security risks for IT teams
Identity and Access Management

Splashtop targets AI-driven security risks for IT teams

IT teams are under growing pressure as attackers use AI to exploit vulnerabilities faster, prompting Splashtop to expand its security tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Google warns of China-linked hack on BeyondTrust appliances
Cybersecurity

Google warns of China-linked hack on BeyondTrust appliances

Affected organisations face credential theft and network intrusion risks after a zero-day in BeyondTrust Remote Support was abused before disclosure.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Splashtop launches Agentic Packr for Intune packaging
Security Operations Centres

Splashtop launches Agentic Packr for Intune packaging

IT teams may be able to cut packaging delays as Splashtop's new tool automates and validates third-party updates before they reach Intune.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Qualys launches TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with AI remediation
Cloud Security

Qualys launches TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with AI remediation

Security teams are under pressure to fix exposures faster as AI shortens attack windows, and Qualys says its update cuts outage risk.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Echo launches Frontier to patch AI-found zero-days
Supply Chain

Echo launches Frontier to patch AI-found zero-days

Organisations now face a shorter window to fix unknown flaws before public disclosure, as AI tools speed up zero-day discovery and exploitation.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian firms urged to automate against AI cyberattacks
Artificial Intelligence

Australian firms urged to automate against AI cyberattacks

Many security teams still rely on manual processes, leaving them exposed as AI-driven attacks can move faster than they can investigate.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Bitdefender launches exposure management for security teams
Malware

Bitdefender launches exposure management for security teams

The new tool aims to help lean security teams prioritise the most dangerous gaps before attackers can exploit them.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Qualys offers free help after PHP2Shell flaw disclosure
Cybersecurity

Qualys offers free help after PHP2Shell flaw disclosure

Attackers are already probing the flaw, while more than 70% of PHP installations may not receive a patch, Qualys said.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 6 days ago
PHP flaws trigger outage fears & retail fraud warnings
Phishing

PHP flaws trigger outage fears & retail fraud warnings

Millions of sites may need urgent patching after critical PHP bugs raised fears of outages, data theft and account fraud ahead of peak shopping.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Smart TVs top connected home security risks, report finds
Malware

Smart TVs top connected home security risks, report finds

Smart TVs now account for the biggest share of vulnerabilities in connected homes, as households average 24 devices and attacks speed up.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Echo launches Frontier to patch AI-found zero-days
Application Security

Echo launches Frontier to patch AI-found zero-days

Enterprises could get protection from AI-found bugs in days, as the service validates exploits and ships private patches before public disclosure.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Qualys launches TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with TruConfidence
Cloud Security

Qualys launches TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with TruConfidence

The tool aims to help security teams remediate faster as AI has cut the window between flaw discovery and exploitation to five days.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
GoTo adds AI tools & integrations to Resolve for MSPs
Software-as-a-Service

GoTo adds AI tools & integrations to Resolve for MSPs

MSPs using LogMeIn Resolve can now cut manual checks and ticket hand-offs as GoTo adds AI insights, broader multi-tenant controls and new links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Telent expands ICT support for Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Disaster Recovery

Telent expands ICT support for Maritime & Coastguard Agency

By consolidating support across 24 sites, the agency has cut supplier complexity and bolstered the resilience of systems behind search and rescue operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week