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Logitech launches comfy MK880 keyboard & mouse combo
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches comfy MK880 keyboard & mouse combo

Long hours at a desk are the target as a cushioned keyboard and silent mouse aim to ease strain and noise for hybrid workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • 3 days ago
Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users
Software-as-a-Service

Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users

The update could ease migrations for IT teams seeking to cut VMware dependence without adding Linux administration overhead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK
Edge Computing

Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK

Users in manufacturing and defence will get faster deployment of rugged edge devices as Panasonic bundles Red Hat software on TOUGHBOOKs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks
Fleet Management

StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks

IT teams can now standardise on one dock for mixed Mac, Windows and Linux fleets, cutting software hassles and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Virtualisation

Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform

Quantum-resistant encryption and AI-driven automation are coming to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as customers face tighter security and less manual upkeep.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader
Crypto

Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader

AI agent workflows are being targeted by a fake OpenClaw skill that installs Remcos RAT and GhostLoader on Windows, macOS and Linux.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
SUSE unveils AI partnerships amid sovereignty push
Virtualisation

SUSE unveils AI partnerships amid sovereignty push

Many firms still struggle to turn digital sovereignty aims into action, despite SUSE's new AI and infrastructure deals with NVIDIA and others.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Grafana Labs launches Grafana 13 with observability updates
Virtualisation

Grafana Labs launches Grafana 13 with observability updates

The release aims to ease log searching and dashboard management as engineering teams wrestle with rising telemetry volumes and system complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group
Malware

The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group

Check Point Research says a better affiliate payout is helping the gang spread fast, with more than 320 claimed victims since mid-2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic limits Claude Mythos over AI hacking fears
DevOps

Anthropic limits Claude Mythos over AI hacking fears

Financial regulators are alarmed after Anthropic said Claude Mythos can uncover software flaws at machine speed, raising bank security risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month
Sonatype warns of surge in trusted open-source malware
Application Security

Sonatype warns of surge in trusted open-source malware

Attackers hid malware in familiar package workflows, prompting Sonatype to log 21,764 malicious open-source packages in the quarter.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
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 • Last month
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
Hyperscale

Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body

Backers say the move will give AI agents and apps a neutral, open payments standard for web transactions, with support from Amazon, Visa and others.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience
Disaster Recovery

SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience

Growing demand for downtime protection is driving SIOS to showcase resilience tools for SQL Server and Linux teams across cloud and hybrid estates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Virtualisation

Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation

With IT teams stretched thin, the platform automates Linux security and maintenance across cloud and on-premises systems while preserving oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Percona & Chainguard launch supported database images
Virtualisation

Percona & Chainguard launch supported database images

Enterprises could cut in-house patching as the deal brings supported, security-focused database container images to production environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
China-linked Red Menshen hides inside telecoms networks
Unified Communications

China-linked Red Menshen hides inside telecoms networks

Dormant implants in carrier systems could expose subscriber data and signals across Europe and APAC, Rapid7 warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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Aerospike unveils AI-native developer tools for database
Robotic Process Automation

Aerospike unveils AI-native developer tools for database

Developers can now query Aerospike data in minutes as the database maker adds Voyager, an MCP server and refreshed Java and Python SDKs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month