Infosec stories - Page 20
DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.
Exclusive: Yuvraj Pradhan warns legacy VPNs are now a security risk
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Legacy VPNs are emerging as a prime security liability as hybrid work, identity‑based attacks and cloud apps expose their design flaws.
1Password expands global partner push for AI identity
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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pam
1Password revamps its global partner programme to tap soaring demand for AI-era identity security and non-human access governance.
Tenable reveals 'LookOut' flaws that endanger Google Looker
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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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.
AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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dr
AvePoint extends its Confidence Platform to tighten agentic AI governance and broaden multi-cloud backup across major SaaS and IaaS tools.
AI, hybrid cloud spur security shift to consolidation
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
AI, hybrid cloud and SASE are driving a shift from security sprawl to consolidation, with unified policy control now the top priority.
Developers' AI agents pose rising software supply risks
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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cloud security
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application security
Developers granting AI agents broad, unsupervised access to code and systems are creating new software supply chain and data exposure risks.
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Searchlight Cyber has promoted former product chief Michael Gianarakis to CEO as founder Ben Jones moves to a strategic board role.
Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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firewalls
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ransomware
Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.
Callback phishing surges as BEC email fraud dominates
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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phishing
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hcm
Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.
DryRun unveils AI DeepScan Agent for faster code risk
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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application security
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physical security
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devsecops
DryRun launches DeepScan Agent, an AI tool that scans whole codebases in hours to rank real-world security risks and speed remediation.
Tenable finds critical flaws in Google Looker platform
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Tenable warns critical Google Looker flaws could enable server takeover and data theft, leaving unpatched self-hosted deployments exposed.
Moltbook's AI agents spark growing security & brand fears
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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saas
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uc
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data protection
Moltbook's boom in user-built AI agents is fuelling mounting warnings over cyber threats and brand damage as governance lags adoption.
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
Tenable reveals Looker flaws risking cross-tenant attacks
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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cloud security
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application security
Tenable warns unpatched self-hosted Google Looker systems face remote takeover, data theft and cross-tenant cloud attack risks.
NGINX config tampering enables stealth web traffic hijack
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Attackers are hijacking live web sessions by stealthily tampering with NGINX configs, silently relaying traffic via rogue servers.
AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
YubiKey rollout boosts ROI by 265% and slashes breach exposure 99.99%, Forrester study finds, delivering multi-million USD $ gains.
Semperis buys MightyID to bolster cloud identity resilience
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Semperis has bought MightyID to extend its identity resilience platform with Okta and Ping backup and recovery across hybrid environments.
FireMon & Illumio unite policies for Zero Trust push
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
FireMon and Illumio link microsegmentation with firewall policies in one platform to cut conflicts and speed Zero Trust deployments.