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Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
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SonicWall unifies NSM for future-ready security ops

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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SonicWall folds legacy tools into Network Security Manager, unifying firewall analytics and reporting across its Unified Management platform.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
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Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
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NTT DATA maps six AI trends shaping mass intelligence

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
NTT DATA's 2026 foresight flags six AI trends driving an 'age of mass intelligence', reshaping autonomy, security and chip sovereignty.
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Genetec report finds healthcare ramping up hybrid-cloud and AI security

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Healthcare providers are turning to hybrid cloud, AI and upgraded access control as rising assaults and break-ins reshape security priorities.
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Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
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Sygnia uncovers global law firm recovery scam network

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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phishing
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physical security
Sygnia links 150+ domains to a global recovery-scam ring posing as law firms, using WhatsApp and cloned sites to repeatedly target victims.
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Flare sees rapid MSSP uptake of external threat intel

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Flare reports 114% annual growth among MSSPs as providers consolidate threat intelligence tools to boost services without extra analyst strain.
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Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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network security
Palo Alto overhauls NextWave to reward partners building AI-driven security platforms and services over traditional product sales volume.
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Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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cybersecurity insurance
Arctic Wolf has been chosen as Chubb's preferred MDR partner, tying cyber cover to continuous security monitoring for larger policyholders.
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DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex as faster coding agent

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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martech
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3-Codex, a faster coding agent that extends Codex into a supervised, general computer-use and cybersecurity tool.
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Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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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.
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Callback phishing surges as BEC email fraud dominates

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.
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Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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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.
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Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
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Infostealers increasingly target enterprise SSO access

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Infostealer attacks are increasingly compromising enterprise SSO, with Flare warning 16% of late-2025 infections exposed identity access.
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Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
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Dragos deepens Microsoft tie-up to secure OT on Azure

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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Dragos expands its Microsoft partnership to run OT security on Azure, integrate with Sentinel and offer SaaS from Q1 2026.