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Attackers weaponise public research within minutes
Cybersecurity

Attackers weaponise public research within minutes

Published exploit code is giving defenders days, not weeks, to patch, with 91% of public proof-of-concept vulnerabilities hit within 48 hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS
Virtual Private Networks

DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS

It aims to cut security sprawl by putting filtering, AI governance and threat hunting into one DNS-based platform for harder-to-manage devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Collins urges new thinking on cybersecurity decisions
Supply Chain

Collins urges new thinking on cybersecurity decisions

Rising security spend has failed to curb cyber incidents, prompting Michael Collins to argue that organisations need better decision-making, not more tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities

Defenders are being told to hunt for suspicious PHP activity as GuidePoint warns the new flaws could already be probed, even without confirmed indicators.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Highland Spring taps Acumen for round-the-clock cyber cover
Manufacturing

Highland Spring taps Acumen for round-the-clock cyber cover

The move gives the bottled water maker continuous threat monitoring and incident response, easing pressure on its internal IT team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
PagerDuty launches Paige AI agent & PD Labs in ANZ
DevOps

PagerDuty launches Paige AI agent & PD Labs in ANZ

Australian and New Zealand customers will gain early access to AI tools designed to speed incident response and cut service disruption costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 5 days ago

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New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws
Malware

New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws

Businesses using WordPress and other PHP-based services face outages or defacement if they fail to install the latest security updates.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Manifold launches ledger of AI agent security incidents
Large Language Models

Manifold launches ledger of AI agent security incidents

The public record shows disclosure lags of weeks or months, with 59 cases logged since July and most involving unauthorised access or sandbox escapes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams
Microsoft Windows

PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams

The update lets administrators investigate faults on Windows and macOS devices without taking over users' screens, reducing disruption during support work.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • 2 days ago
BSA urges India to update cyber rules for AI threats
Enterprise Resource Planning

BSA urges India to update cyber rules for AI threats

The trade association says current laws may be too slow for AI-powered attacks that can identify weaknesses and launch cybercrime with less expertise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
UK financial firms lose GBP £1.01bn to cyberattacks
Crypto

UK financial firms lose GBP £1.01bn to cyberattacks

Nearly all UK financial services firms hit by cyberattacks are still losing business time and money, despite widespread insurance cover.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Trade Me dominates NZ cyber awards with triple win
Malware

Trade Me dominates NZ cyber awards with triple win

Trade Me's security work has been recognised for helping keep its platform safer, as judges honoured its team, leader and AI project.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Corsha launches Folio to map industrial OT networks
Robotics

Corsha launches Folio to map industrial OT networks

Industrial operators can now automate OT network maps, reducing compliance gaps and giving security teams a live view of machine connections.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Assured launches CleanRoom SCAN for clean cyber recovery
Gaming

Assured launches CleanRoom SCAN for clean cyber recovery

Organisations hit by ransomware could cut recovery delays as Assured's new service checks backup data for hidden threats before restoration begins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Everywhen warns cyberattacks can breach customer trust
Ransomware

Everywhen warns cyberattacks can breach customer trust

The incident has exposed a gap in cyber risk planning, with unauthorised app messages at ASOS showing how trust and fraud fears can linger after attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Most firms hit by AI agent security incidents, report
Phishing

Most firms hit by AI agent security incidents, report

The findings suggest companies are exposing email and payment systems to software agents faster than they can secure them, widening phishing risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
LogicMonitor bundles Edwin AI into all platform tiers
Hybrid Cloud

LogicMonitor bundles Edwin AI into all platform tiers

IT buyers may find consolidation easier as LogicMonitor folds Edwin AI and digital experience monitoring into every platform tier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago