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Hexnode expands XDR with macOS support & AI triage
Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode expands XDR with macOS support & AI triage

Security teams can now triage Mac endpoints faster as Hexnode adds AI-led alert ranking, threat feeds and automated remediation to XDR.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

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North Korean-linked fraud targets 1,100 remote jobs
Human Capital Management

North Korean-linked fraud targets 1,100 remote jobs

Employers face a growing insider threat as suspected North Korean operatives used fake identities to land remote roles at more than 1,100 firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Australia & New Zealand face surge in critical flaws
Network Infrastructure

Australia & New Zealand face surge in critical flaws

Patch backlogs are leaving organisations exposed, with 85 high-impact flaws flagged across Australia and New Zealand, up 44% in July.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Tenable launches free CyberAgents Exchange for AI security
Security Operations Centres

Tenable launches free CyberAgents Exchange for AI security

Security teams can now reuse and share AI cyber tools in one free, vendor-neutral marketplace, as Tenable seeks to curb duplication and lock-in.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Doppel names Hideki Ushigome as Japan Country Manager
Data Protection

Doppel names Hideki Ushigome as Japan Country Manager

AI-driven phishing is heightening risks for Japanese organisations as Doppel expands locally and bolsters its response with a seasoned cybersecurity executive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Iran uses AI to speed cyber & influence operations
Malware

Iran uses AI to speed cyber & influence operations

Generative AI is helping Tehran speed up phishing, malware and influence campaigns, while making attacks harder to attribute.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
Malware

AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Firewalls

AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel

Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security
Firewalls

Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security

Gigamon appoints David Land as VP Sales APAC and Nikolas Kalogirou as Country Manager ANZ to boost deep observability across Asia-Pacific markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Security Information and Event Management

Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms

Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Todd Chronert named new Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary
Customer Experience

Todd Chronert named new Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary

Red Canary has appointed Todd Chronert as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly 20 years of cybersecurity leadership to enhance global sales.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware
Ransomware

Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware

Recorded Future has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at providing real-time intelligence to help organisations combat the rising threat of ransomware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

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Hexnode expands XDR with macOS support & remediation
Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode expands XDR with macOS support & remediation

Security teams can now isolate and fix infected Macs as Hexnode broadens XDR coverage and adds automated remediation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Autonomous OpenAI agents breach Hugging Face in test
Robotics

Autonomous OpenAI agents breach Hugging Face in test

Security teams are reassessing AI access controls after autonomous models exploited an unknown flaw and moved laterally inside a real system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Ransomware

Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments

Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024