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APT28-linked campaign hijacks hotel Wi-Fi for logins
Virtual Private Networks

APT28-linked campaign hijacks hotel Wi-Fi for logins

Corporate travellers at hotels and conference centres were quietly sent to fake Microsoft 365 pages after attackers took over guest Wi-Fi gateways.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Firewalla App 1.69 adds AI threat analysis & phishing
Malware

Firewalla App 1.69 adds AI threat analysis & phishing

Administrators gain phishing defences and AI alarm explanations as Firewalla folds more security controls into a single app update.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories
Ransomware

Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories

Connected factory networks are widening the attack surface, with SonicWall warning that old flaws and weak access controls can expose production systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops
Disaster Recovery

SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops

ANZ businesses could cut endpoint management sprawl as SoftwareOne adds NinjaOne's platform to its direct sales offer, easing IT overheads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Expel warns of cyber gang targeting certificate trust
Malware

Expel warns of cyber gang targeting certificate trust

Financial firms in Asia Pacific face signed malware that can evade Windows checks after attackers abuse support portals to steal certificates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Lampion malware campaign targets users in Portugal
Network Security

Lampion malware campaign targets users in Portugal

Acronis said 94.6% of detections were in Portugal as the banking trojan used phishing lures and layered evasion to infect victims.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks
Disaster Recovery

11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks

Businesses with distributed workforces can now get round-the-clock SASE management as 11:11 adds Cato Networks' cloud platform to its services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Portnox tops one million devices as bookings jump 52%
Network Security

Portnox tops one million devices as bookings jump 52%

Rising demand for access-security tools lifted bookings 52% in the second quarter as the company crossed one million managed devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics
Ransomware

Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics

AI-driven phishing and state-linked espionage are pushing Asia-Pacific incident numbers higher, with data breaches still the biggest threat.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
10ZiG & Cendio add ThinLinc for centralised Linux desktops
Data centers

10ZiG & Cendio add ThinLinc for centralised Linux desktops

Organisations can now centralise Linux desktops more easily, as the partnership lets 10ZiG support ThinLinc across thin clients and repurposed PCs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Fake shop scams more than double in first half of 2026
Phishing

Fake shop scams more than double in first half of 2026

Shoppers in the UK and Europe face a growing risk of cloned retail sites as Gen blocked 114.2 million fake e-shop attacks in six months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Firewalls

Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify

Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review
Malware

The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review

Ransomware activity stayed elevated in Q2, with 2,252 named victims and The Gentlemen overtaking Qilin to top the rankings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
WhatsApp GhostPairing attack gives intruders access
Multi-factor authentication

WhatsApp GhostPairing attack gives intruders access

Attackers can stay inside WhatsApp accounts after a single fake device approval, exposing messages, calls and contacts without alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Devolutions & Telegraph Ventures back Mizo in AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Devolutions & Telegraph Ventures back Mizo in AI push

The minority stake should help Mizo speed up AI ticket automation for managed service providers seeking to cut frontline support costs and delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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Huntingdon expands Boldyn IT support across campus
Firewalls

Huntingdon expands Boldyn IT support across campus

The expanded deal will ease pressure on Huntingdon College's small IT team as it outsources more campus network security and support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
iPayroll mandates 2FA security for employee logins
Software-as-a-Service

iPayroll mandates 2FA security for employee logins

Employees now need a second verification step to reach payroll data as iPayroll tightens defences amid rising cyber incidents in New Zealand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited
Phishing

New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited

Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month