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Barracuda warns of surge in credential-focused attacks

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Barracuda reports a global surge in identity-based cyber attacks, with stolen credentials, supply-chain abuse and weaponised PDFs on the rise.

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Politically driven cyber-physical attacks surge globally

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Politically charged cyber-physical attacks surge as low-tech intrusions hit industrial control systems linked to Iran- and Russia-backed groups.

Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack

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SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC cut short a Saturday night cyberattack, spotting rogue ScreenConnect activity and isolating a compromised PC.

Nozomi named Leader in Gartner CPS security ranking

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Nozomi again lands in Gartner's Leaders quadrant for CPS protection, topping four key use cases in the 2026 Critical Capabilities report.

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DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff

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DNSFilter unveils DNS PreCheck to keep DNS security intact for roaming staff, blocking malicious domains across shifting Wi-Fi networks.

Kiteworks & Kasm unite to secure sensitive data flows

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Kiteworks and Kasm link governed data exchange with isolated workspaces to tighten control of sensitive information across partners.

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10ZiG Manager v5.5 boosts scale for large deployments

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10ZiG Manager v5.5 brings major server, web console and database upgrades to scale thin client management to many thousands of endpoints.

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Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks

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Cloud identity compromise now drives over 80% of cyber incidents, as attackers increasingly abuse trusted accounts and workplace tools.

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Attackers abuse Deno runtime to deploy fileless malware

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Hackers are abusing the trusted Deno JavaScript runtime to run fileless CastleRAT malware solely in memory and evade endpoint defences.

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Claroty named Leader in 2026 Gartner CPS security report

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Claroty again named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 CPS Protection Platforms Magic Quadrant as industrial cyber-physical threats intensify.

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Cyber attacks stay near record high as GenAI risks grow

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Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.

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Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection

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Claroty named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 CPS Protection Platforms Magic Quadrant for a second year, backed by fresh USD $150 million funding.

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Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks

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Google warns attackers are shifting from browsers to corporate systems, as tracked zero-day exploits climb and enterprise edge devices surge.

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Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

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Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.

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MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access

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Cyber criminals are hijacking MSP trust relationships, abusing valid credentials and VPNs as AI turbocharges phishing and ransomware.

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TeamViewer enhances Microsoft Intune integration

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TeamViewer has expanded its integration with Microsoft Intune, adding new remote support capabilities aimed at streamlining IT workflows and strengthening security.

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Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices

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Netskope and Forescout link tools to push zero trust across managed and unmanaged devices, curbing lateral movement on local networks.

Codific maps five cyber paths threatening power grids

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Codific warns power grids face repeat cyberattack patterns and urges utilities to bolster resilience to outages and cascading disruption.

OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.

Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike

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Splashtop has integrated its Autonomous Endpoint Management with CrowdStrike Falcon, unifying Windows endpoint status for IT and security teams.