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Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Targa Telematics moves core systems to Equinix data centres in Milan and Frankfurt to bolster data sovereignty, resilience and growth.
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Datadog flags rising DevSecOps risk from ageing code

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Datadog warns 87% of organisations run software with exploitable flaws as ageing code, fast releases and automation amplify DevSecOps risk.
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CIQ launches RLC Pro to back Rocky Linux for enterprises

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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CIQ unveils RLC Pro, a paid Rocky Linux subscription promising long-term support, FIPS-ready security and vendor-backed bug fixes.
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Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Splashtop has integrated its Autonomous Endpoint Management with CrowdStrike Falcon, unifying Windows endpoint status for IT and security teams.
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Security debt surges as legacy vulnerabilities pile up

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Security debt hits 82% of organisations as legacy flaws linger over a year, with third-party code driving most critical vulnerabilities.
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AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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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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Tenable warns AI outpacing security, widening risk gap

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Tenable warns cloud and AI adoption is creating a widening 'zero‑margin' security gap as exposure grows faster than defenders can respond.
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Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
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OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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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-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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Active exploitation seen in BeyondTrust access flaw

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Arctic Wolf says attackers are actively exploiting a critical BeyondTrust vulnerability in self-hosted remote access systems.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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SSHStalker botnet preys on legacy Linux & cloud hosts

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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A newly uncovered SSHStalker botnet uses old-school IRC and legacy Linux exploits to hijack outdated corporate and cloud hosts at scale.
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Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.
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Cybersecurity teams brace for surge in global CVEs in 2026

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Cyber group FIRST warns CVE disclosures could smash records in 2026, topping 50,000 and potentially surging towards six figures.
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SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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ransomware
China-linked Warlock ransomware group exploits SmarterMail flaw for admin takeovers, chaining features to gain full Windows control.
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Wellington startup launches Metaport for agency risk

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Wellington startup Dcentrica has unveiled Metaport, a platform giving digital agencies real-time visibility of security and maintenance risk.
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Game review: Code Vein II (PS5)

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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console gaming
Anime souls-like Code Vein II delivers stylish combat and loyal AI partners, but clumsy dodging and no online co-op hold it back.
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Exclusive: Yuvraj Pradhan warns legacy VPNs are now a security risk

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Legacy VPNs are emerging as a prime security liability as hybrid work, identity‑based attacks and cloud apps expose their design flaws.
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Tenable reveals 'LookOut' flaws that endanger Google Looker

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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network security
Tenable warns 'LookOut' flaws in Google Looker could hand attackers server control, expose secrets and enable cross-tenant cloud access.