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Forescout warns of global exposure in refrigeration systems
Agricultural Technology

Forescout warns of global exposure in refrigeration systems

Researchers found nearly 13,000 exposed refrigeration services in 99 countries, widening fears that remote access could disrupt food, medicine and storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Integrity360 launches managed OT security services
Manufacturing

Integrity360 launches managed OT security services

Industrial operators can now buy continuous monitoring and response support as Integrity360 expands beyond one-off OT assessments and consulting.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Google uncovers brief AOMEI supply chain malware attack
Malware

Google uncovers brief AOMEI supply chain malware attack

Systems that polled AOMEI's update servers at the wrong moment could have pulled malicious files in the brief April-to-July tampering window.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Hotejka scam network uses free hosting to target users
Malware

Hotejka scam network uses free hosting to target users

Researchers say the scheme has run since 2017, exposing users to fake Microsoft alerts and remote access theft through legitimate hosting tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Splashtop targets AI-driven security risks for IT teams
Identity and Access Management

Splashtop targets AI-driven security risks for IT teams

IT teams are under growing pressure as attackers use AI to exploit vulnerabilities faster, prompting Splashtop to expand its security tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Google warns of China-linked hack on BeyondTrust appliances
Cybersecurity

Google warns of China-linked hack on BeyondTrust appliances

Affected organisations face credential theft and network intrusion risks after a zero-day in BeyondTrust Remote Support was abused before disclosure.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Leostream launches cloud remote access alternative to VPN
Virtual Private Networks

Leostream launches cloud remote access alternative to VPN

Organisations can now limit contractors and staff to approved machines only, avoiding wider network exposure and reducing reliance on VPNs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos
Malware

Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos

Developers may have been steered towards malicious code as at least 88 public GitHub repositories linked to a malware cluster surfaced in AI recommendations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
BeyondTrust named leader in Gartner PAM report again
Manufacturing

BeyondTrust named leader in Gartner PAM report again

Its highest Ability to Execute ranking may bolster sales as enterprises seek tighter control over human users, service accounts and AI agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AeroValo eyes drone payloads for emergency supplies
Drones

AeroValo eyes drone payloads for emergency supplies

Road-blocked communities could receive faster emergency supplies if AeroValo's drone payload hardware passes testing and regulatory review.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Human hackers drive attacks as AI use stays limited
Ransomware

Human hackers drive attacks as AI use stays limited

Most tracked cyberattacks are still run by people, even as attackers exploit high-severity flaws in an average of three days.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited
Malware

Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited

Supply chain compromises helped actively exploited flaws to 215 in the first half of 2026, as attackers used trusted tools and platforms to steal credentials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

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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 • Last week
TrendAI helps disrupt X.CPE botnet in 1.3m devices
Malware

TrendAI helps disrupt X.CPE botnet in 1.3m devices

Thousands of households were unknowingly used as residential proxies after preloaded malware infected Android TV boxes in 34,206 Australian devices.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Integrity360 launches managed OT security services
Manufacturing

Integrity360 launches managed OT security services

Industrial operators can now outsource continuous protection as the new service set aims to reduce cyber risk without disrupting production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Data theft overtakes encryption in cyber intrusions
Malware

Data theft overtakes encryption in cyber intrusions

Stolen information is now the main pressure point in cyber intrusions, with exfiltration appearing in 83 per cent of cases investigated in the third quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Mangapurua Track on Great Ride reopens with seven new bridges
Cycling

Mangapurua Track on Great Ride reopens with seven new bridges

Cyclists can again use the remote route after seasonal work and seven wider crossings improved safety before summer.

By Moana Ellis • 3 min read • Last month