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WD unveils post-quantum hard drives for enterprise
Encryption

WD unveils post-quantum hard drives for enterprise

Hyperscale customers are already testing hard drives designed to keep firmware and device trust intact as quantum computing threats grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
Encryption

Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet

Digital confidence could be shaken if quantum computing breaks signatures and updates, exposing organisations to fraud, tampering and mistrust.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • Last month
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Software-as-a-Service

AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer

Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics
Endpoint Protection

Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics

Researchers say longer dwell time revealed how attackers scan freight, payments and banking systems to turn intrusions into cargo theft and fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
Malware

Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon

Trusted software and identity sessions are now prime attack paths, with ClickFix linked to more than 44% of defence evasion incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
AppViewX buys Eos to secure machine & AI agent identities
Software-as-a-Service

AppViewX buys Eos to secure machine & AI agent identities

AppViewX acquires AI identity start-up Eos and appoints its co-founder Archit Lohokare as Chief Executive, targeting non-human identity security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing
Endpoint Protection

Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing

Attackers push fake Red Alert Android app via SMS, turning Israel rocket warning tool into spyware that steals messages, contacts and location.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform
Data governance

Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform

Mylobster.ai unveils plan for kernel-level AI assistants across major platforms, targeting a USD $200 billion-plus systems-level market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Gaming

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Phishing campaign exploits RMM tools for stealthy access
Firewalls

Phishing campaign exploits RMM tools for stealthy access

Phishing campaign uses stolen logins and trusted RMM tools like GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn to quietly maintain access to corporate systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks
Firewalls

ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks

ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall
Firewalls

Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.

By Asif Mujtaba • 6 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Logitech issues manual macOS patches after apps fail
Gaming

Logitech issues manual macOS patches after apps fail

Logitech users on macOS must install manual patches for Options+ and G Hub after an expired certificate stopped both apps from launching.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices
Manufacturing

CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors
Malware

TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors

The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
DigiCert digital trust solutions now on AWS Marketplace
Data Protection

DigiCert digital trust solutions now on AWS Marketplace

DigiCert's digital trust solutions are now accessible via AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to easily purchase and manage security services in one place.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
AI-driven development poses security challenges, says Venafi
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven development poses security challenges, says Venafi

Venafi's research reveals 83% of firms use AI for coding, sparking security fears as 66% of leaders struggle to keep pace, warning of a looming security reckoning.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates for NoSpamProxy users
Email Security

Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates for NoSpamProxy users

Net at Work integrates Sectigo certificates into NoSpamProxy, automating email encryption for 4,000+ enterprises worldwide, enhancing security and efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

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