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Google report warns identity is weak link in cloud
Malware

Google report warns identity is weak link in cloud

Attackers are ditching malware for stolen identities, misconfigurations and abused AI tools, Google warns in its latest cloud threat report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls
Firewalls

Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls

SonicWall named Leader and Fast Mover in the 2026 GigaOm Radar for Enterprise Firewalls, marking momentum in high-performance security.

By Jordan Riddles • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Saviynt picks NEXTGEN to drive APAC identity growth
Privileged Access Management

Saviynt picks NEXTGEN to drive APAC identity growth

Saviynt taps distributor NEXTGEN to expand APAC and Japan identity security reach as non-human accounts surge and AI risks intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Ransomware surges across Asia-Pacific as AI fuels risk
Data Protection

Ransomware surges across Asia-Pacific as AI fuels risk

Ransomware attacks in Asia-Pacific surged 59% in 2025 as rapid digitalisation and AI adoption fuel faster, more targeted cyber extortion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
Firewalls

Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe

Fortinet launches FortiOS 8.0, adding AI governance, flexible SASE deployment and post-quantum cryptography across its Security Fabric.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
GenAI drives patient data policy breaches in healthcare
Malware

GenAI drives patient data policy breaches in healthcare

GenAI use in healthcare is fuelling patient data policy breaches, with regulated records making up 89% of AI-linked violations, research shows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Ping Identity wins PROTECTED IRAP nod in Australia
Data Protection

Ping Identity wins PROTECTED IRAP nod in Australia

Ping Identity secures PROTECTED IRAP assessment for PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud, boosting its appeal to Australian public sector buyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Cohesity & Cyera integrate DSPM to boost data security
Data Protection

Cohesity & Cyera integrate DSPM to boost data security

Cohesity deepens its Cyera tie-up, embedding DSPM into its data cloud to sharpen discovery, classification and cyber recovery at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops
Firewalls

Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops

Fortinet unveils FortiSOC cloud SOC and wider FortiAI automation to unify security ops, tackle AI-driven threats and cut tool sprawl.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
Storage

Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows

A stealthy BlackSanta malware spree is hijacking HR recruitment workflows, killing endpoint defence tools and exfiltrating sensitive data.

By Aditya K. Sood • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Ransomware dominates UK cyber incidents, data loss surges
Data Protection

Ransomware dominates UK cyber incidents, data loss surges

Ransomware drives over half of UK cyber incidents as data loss surges, with healthcare, retail and complex supply chains hardest hit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud
Surveillance

iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud

iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year
Firewalls

NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year

NCS has been named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year, leading a slate of regional award winners unveiled in Bangkok for FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
Multi-factor authentication

Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist

Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Making cyber threat intelligence work: closing the intelligence paradox
Digital Transformation

Making cyber threat intelligence work: closing the intelligence paradox

Businesses must turn generic cyber threat data into tailored, actionable intelligence or risk paying more for security that feels no safer.

By Nigel Hardy • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
UK fraud overhaul plans GBP £30m Online Crime Centre
Fintech

UK fraud overhaul plans GBP £30m Online Crime Centre

UK unveils expanded fraud strategy, pledging GBP £250m and a GBP £30m Online Crime Centre to target fast-moving online and overseas scams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards
EduTech

ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards

ESET opens 2026 Canada Women in Cybersecurity awards, offering three CAD $5,000 scholarships to support aspiring female cyber professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026