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Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Data Protection

Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control

Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Searchlight Cyber launches pre-emptive threat platform
Security Operations Centres

Searchlight Cyber launches pre-emptive threat platform

As AI speeds up attacks, the new platform aims to help security teams prioritise the most exploitable risks before breaches occur.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks
Digital Transformation

Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks

AI-assisted attacks can now progress in hours, prompting Cato to offer autonomous defences that predict and block likely intrusion paths first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Group-IB strengthens banking growth with AWS recognition
Private Cloud

Group-IB strengthens banking growth with AWS recognition

The AWS recognition should help Group-IB win more regulated financial customers by proving its fraud and incident response tools meet sector standards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Group-IB launches Prevyn AI for faster cyber defence
Security Operations Centres

Group-IB launches Prevyn AI for faster cyber defence

Existing customers can now get AI-assisted threat hunting and response without extra cost, as attacks are moving faster than manual investigations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security

Managed service providers could cut alert backlogs as WatchGuard’s new AI agent takes on threat detection and response across client networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Hybrid Cloud

TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition

New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes
Malware

AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes

AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Nuvola & Certis tie up on predictive security tech
Smart Cities

Nuvola & Certis tie up on predictive security tech

Nuvola Media and Certis partner to fuse AI-powered visual analytics with security ops, promising more predictive, data-driven protection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Guardsquare buys Verimatrix XTD to boost mobile security
Endpoint Protection

Guardsquare buys Verimatrix XTD to boost mobile security

Guardsquare snaps up Verimatrix's XTD tech, adding real-time mobile threat detection and response to its end-to-end app security platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Feb 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Wearables

From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.

By Andrew Burnet • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security
Cloud Security

ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security

ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, AI agents that boost security teams by automating routine tasks and enhancing predictive cyber defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
Malware

AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India

AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Biometrics

AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation

The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Cloudbrink CEO discusses future of remote work & AI tech
Network Infrastructure

Cloudbrink CEO discusses future of remote work & AI tech

Cloudbrink's CEO Prakash Mana predicts the work-from-anywhere trend will persist through 2025, driven by Gen Z and advancements in AI and connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

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Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity
Ransomware

Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity

Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises
Firewalls

CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises

CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
Malware

Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps

Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025