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Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
Firewalls

Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps

The update gives security teams prioritised fixes for missing asset data as attacks on operational technology continue to expose gaps in defences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps
Firewalls

Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps

Offensive AI is widening exposure gaps for firms that test only a third of their attack surfaces on average, Synack says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
Malware

CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds

Fewer than half of firms have the safeguards to track staff AI use, even as 77% reported a cyber incident in the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy
Firewalls

Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

The certifications strengthen customer assurance as AI-driven phishing and impersonation attacks rise, giving buyers clearer proof of Doppel's controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Firewalls

Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC

Proxy networks built from compromised home devices are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, Lumen says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Unified Communications

iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

A 1,151% jump in iOS injection attacks in late 2025 has put mobile identity checks under fresh pressure, iProov says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
Firewalls

Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing

Boards in regulated sectors now have firmer assurance after Abacus secured CREST approval for penetration testing, renewed annually.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once
Firewalls

Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once

Many SMEs face repeat disruption after paying ransomware gangs, with insurers warning that restored access often still means costly system rebuilds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Anthropic launches Glasswing AI cyber coalition with partners
Firewalls

Anthropic launches Glasswing AI cyber coalition with partners

Defenders may gain faster vulnerability discovery, but the same AI leap is also sharpening concerns that attackers will exploit flaws in minutes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

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UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds
Virtual Private Networks

UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds

Customer data and service security may be at risk, as nearly one in five UK telecom web servers leak configuration details, a study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Malware

UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches

Nearly 612,000 firms were hit last year, underscoring a gap in basic defences as phishing and ransomware drive growing losses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Defence suppliers will face new cyber checks from summer 2026 as Ottawa phases in certification to protect sensitive contract data and match US standards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats
Data Protection

Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats

Enterprises face faster phishing, deepfakes and automated exploits as security leaders say existing controls lag behind frontier AI models.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Data Protection

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans

Only 30% of New Zealand organisations have a cyber recovery plan, leaving customers and operations exposed if attacks cause prolonged outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms
Firewalls

Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms

Eligible US digital asset firms will now get Treasury cyber threat warnings at no cost, after losses from hacks topped hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Malware

Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall

Singapore’s digital economy faces rising pressure as attacks climbed 22% in March, far outpacing a 5% global decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026