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Nike probes suspected cyber attack after data leak claim
Data Protection

Nike probes suspected cyber attack after data leak claim

Nike is investigating a suspected cyber attack after hackers claimed access to terabytes of internal data, raising global security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Veracode boosts package firewall to block malicious code
DevOps

Veracode boosts package firewall to block malicious code

Veracode upgrades its Package Firewall and testing tools to block malicious software packages before they enter development pipelines.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
HackerOne unveils AI‑driven continuous pentesting service
DevOps

HackerOne unveils AI‑driven continuous pentesting service

HackerOne launches Agentic PTaaS, blending AI agents with human experts to deliver continuous, always-on penetration testing for enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Fewer ransomware gangs, but more victims in late 2025
Ransomware

Fewer ransomware gangs, but more victims in late 2025

Ransomware gangs shrank in number but hit more victims in late 2025, with leak-site postings soaring despite fewer active groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI crime matures as jailbreak, malware & deepfakes grow
Malware

AI crime matures as jailbreak, malware & deepfakes grow

AI crime is shifting from experiments to a stable industry, with jailbreak services, adaptive malware and deepfake fraud becoming routine.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate
Data Protection

AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate

AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network
Malware

Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network

Google has dismantled IPIDEA's vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Tenable unveils AI Exposure for unified cyber risk view
Hybrid Cloud

Tenable unveils AI Exposure for unified cyber risk view

Tenable launches Tenable One AI Exposure to map, govern and cut AI-driven cyber risk across cloud, SaaS and on-premises systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI drives 70% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025
Firewalls

AI drives 70% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025

AI-fuelled automation drove a 70% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025, with nearly 2,000 incidents per organisation, Check Point warns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push
Cloud Security

Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push

Rapid7 appoints veteran cyber leader Simon Ractliffe as APJ general manager to drive regional growth and deepen Microsoft-focused security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Critical flaw in Apache bRPC exposes debug endpoint
DevOps

Critical flaw in Apache bRPC exposes debug endpoint

A critical flaw in Apache bRPC's /pprof/heap endpoint allows unauthenticated remote code execution on exposed services, researchers warn.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI heightens data privacy risks & reshapes digital trust
Data Protection

AI heightens data privacy risks & reshapes digital trust

AI's rapid spread, weak data governance and rising scepticism are reshaping digital trust and sharply escalating privacy risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security
Data Protection

Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Firms lack confidence in securing AI-driven identities
Digital Transformation

Firms lack confidence in securing AI-driven identities

Most IT security teams doubt they can protect fast-growing AI and machine identities, as weak governance and legacy tools widen exposure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Tenable unveils AI Exposure tool for unified cyber risk
Hybrid Cloud

Tenable unveils AI Exposure tool for unified cyber risk

Tenable launches AI Exposure tool to give security teams unified visibility, governance and risk prioritisation across enterprise AI use.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
Firewalls

SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls

SonicWall rolls out NSM 3.5 SaaS, baking credential, data and analytics security into everyday firewall management by default.

By Amelia Foss and Rakesh Ramesh • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
Unified Communications

New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams

QR codes in HTML, bogus Teams callbacks and fake Facebook windows are among new email scams sidestepping traditional security tools.

By Threat Analyst Team • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

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LevelBlue buys Fortra Alert Logic MDR services arm
Firewalls

LevelBlue buys Fortra Alert Logic MDR services arm

LevelBlue to acquire Fortra Alert Logic managed services arm and form long-term tech partnership to expand MDR and XDR security reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026