GUEST OPINIONS: Safer Internet Day 2026 has focused on the risks and harms posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
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Safer Internet Day 2026
GUEST OPINIONS: Safer Internet Day 2026 has focused on the risks and harms posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
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The MSP Guide to Building an AI Strategy for SMBs in 2026
AI is no longer an experimental add-on for managed service providers. In 2026, it’s becoming a baseline expectation for small and midsize businesses looking to scale, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. For MSPs, that shift creates a clear opportunity, and a growing challenge. Many providers understand AI’s potential but still struggle to turn it into…
AI, APAC, Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, Data Breaches, Data Security, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Running an MSP, Tech Analysis
The MSP Guide to Building an AI Strategy for SMBs in 2026
AI is no longer an experimental add-on for managed service providers. In 2026, it’s becoming a baseline expectation for small and midsize businesses looking to scale, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. For MSPs, that shift creates a clear opportunity, and a growing challenge. Many providers understand AI’s potential but still struggle to turn it into…
AI, APAC, Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, Data Breaches, Data Security, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Running an MSP, Tech Analysis
The MSP Guide to Building an AI Strategy for SMBs in 2026
AI is no longer an experimental add-on for managed service providers. In 2026, it’s becoming a baseline expectation for small and midsize businesses looking to scale, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. For MSPs, that shift creates a clear opportunity, and a growing challenge. Many providers understand AI’s potential but still struggle to turn it into…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
Global Security News, Press Release, Product Launch
Criminal IP Integrates with IBM QRadar to Deliver Real-Time Threat Intelligence Across SIEM and SOAR
Torrance, United States / California, 9th February 2026, CyberNewswire
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Criminal IP Integrates with IBM QRadar to Deliver Real-Time Threat Intelligence Across SIEM and SOAR
Torrance, United States / California, 9th February 2026, CyberNewswire
Global Security News, Press Release, Product Launch
Criminal IP Integrates with IBM QRadar to Deliver Real-Time Threat Intelligence Across SIEM and SOAR
Torrance, United States / California, 9th February 2026, CyberNewswire
AI, Apps, Channel Analysis, Cybersecurity, Funding, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Apptio: Rising IT Spend Meets Growing ROI Uncertainty
Global IT budgets are climbing again in 2026, but confidence in the returns on those investments is lagging, according to new research from Apptio, an IBM company. The 2026 Technology Investment Management report shows IT budgets will climb once again In Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report, nearly three-quarters (74%) of surveyed organizations said they…
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Apptio: Rising IT Spend Meets Growing ROI Uncertainty
Global IT budgets are climbing again in 2026, but confidence in the returns on those investments is lagging, according to new research from Apptio, an IBM company. The 2026 Technology Investment Management report shows IT budgets will climb once again In Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report, nearly three-quarters (74%) of surveyed organizations said they…
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Linux kernel 6.19 reaches stable release, kernel 7.0 work is already underway
Development activity on the Linux kernel continues into early 2026 with the stable release of version 6.19. Kernel maintainers have completed the pre-release cycle and merged the final set of changes into the mainline tree. The release follows the ongoing weekly rhythm of code submission and testing that supports Linux’s widespread use across servers, desktops,…
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Linux kernel 6.19 reaches stable release, kernel 7.0 work is already underway
Development activity on the Linux kernel continues into early 2026 with the stable release of version 6.19. Kernel maintainers have completed the pre-release cycle and merged the final set of changes into the mainline tree. The release follows the ongoing weekly rhythm of code submission and testing that supports Linux’s widespread use across servers, desktops,…
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When Your AI Hobby Becomes a Supermeme
Plus, a glassmaker becomes a tech superstar, comparing 2026 capex to the moon landing and the areas where AI is tearing through corporate America.
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When Your AI Hobby Becomes a Supermeme
Plus, a glassmaker becomes a tech superstar, comparing 2026 capex to the moon landing and the areas where AI is tearing through corporate America.
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Big Tech’s AI Push Is Costing a Lot More Than the Moon Landing
When considered as a percentage of GDP, the projected spending of four tech giants for 2026 rivals the most momentous capital efforts in U.S. history, as shown in these charts.
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Vendor Leadership & Partner Programs
January 2026 Leadership Recap Part 2
The start of Q1 2026 has seen several CEO hires across the channel. Organizations, both large and small, have added new leaders to help drive growth for their enterprises. Take a look at the new hires across the channel below, and be sure to check out Part 1 of the January Leadership Recaps to learn…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
17% of 3rd-Party Add-Ons for OpenClaw Used in Crypto Theft and macOS Malware
Bitdefender Labs reveals that 17% of OpenClaw AI skills analyzed in February 2026 are malicious. With over 160,000…
Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News
New Cyber Startup Programme to Debut at Infosecurity Europe 2026
Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a new Cyber Startup Programme, featuring a dedicated show-floor zone for early-stage cybersecurity companies to showcase innovations, connect with investors and highlight emerging technologies
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management, Vendor Leadership & Partner Programs
SolarWinds Unveils Revamped 2026 Global Partner Program
SolarWinds used its 2026 Partner Summit this week to unveil a revitalized global partner program aimed at strengthening partner-led growth and improving predictability across its channel ecosystem. Program updates promise to deepen partner relationships and scale outcomes The updated program introduces new tiered benefits, expanded marketing investments, deeper enablement, and platform improvements designed to help…
AI, Apps, Global Security News, Network Security
Enterprise tech spending to cross $6 trillion in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure boom
Global IT spending will grow 10.8% to reach $6.15 trillion in 2026, Gartner said in its latest forecast, with AI infrastructure accounting for the lion’s share of that growth. The forecast shows a spending spree that shows no signs of slowing down, despite growing chatter about an AI bubble. Enterprises and cloud providers alike are…
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AI Threats in 2026: A SecOps Playbook
As we enter 2026, the cybersecurity landscape is shifting into unfamiliar territory. Headlines about “deepfake fear” and “AI chaos” reflect a growing recognition that artificial intelligence is no longer just accelerating traditional attack methods. It is opening a new category of threats that were not meaningfully part of the security equation even a few years…
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CVE-2026-24858: FortiOS SSO Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
The year 2026 has started with an avalanche of zero-day vulnerabilities, causing a menace for cyber defenders. Right after Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) and a critical flaw in Cisco products (CVE-2026-20045) that were repeatedly exploited for in-the-wild attacks, Fortinet has disclosed another serious issue, immediately drawing the attention of threat actors. Identified as CVE‑2026‑24858, the…
AI, authentication bypass, Blog, CVE, CVE-2026-24858, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CVE-2026-24858: FortiOS SSO Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
The year 2026 has started with an avalanche of zero-day vulnerabilities, causing a menace for cyber defenders. Right after Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) and a critical flaw in Cisco products (CVE-2026-20045) that were repeatedly exploited for in-the-wild attacks, Fortinet has disclosed another serious issue, immediately drawing the attention of threat actors. Identified as CVE‑2026‑24858, the…
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CVE-2026-24858: FortiOS SSO Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
The year 2026 has started with an avalanche of zero-day vulnerabilities, causing a menace for cyber defenders. Right after Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) and a critical flaw in Cisco products (CVE-2026-20045) that were repeatedly exploited for in-the-wild attacks, Fortinet has disclosed another serious issue, immediately drawing the attention of threat actors. Identified as CVE‑2026‑24858, the…
AI, authentication bypass, Blog, CVE, CVE-2026-24858, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CVE-2026-24858: FortiOS SSO Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
The year 2026 has started with an avalanche of zero-day vulnerabilities, causing a menace for cyber defenders. Right after Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) and a critical flaw in Cisco products (CVE-2026-20045) that were repeatedly exploited for in-the-wild attacks, Fortinet has disclosed another serious issue, immediately drawing the attention of threat actors. Identified as CVE‑2026‑24858, the…
AI, authentication bypass, Blog, CVE, CVE-2026-24858, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CVE-2026-24858: FortiOS SSO Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
The year 2026 has started with an avalanche of zero-day vulnerabilities, causing a menace for cyber defenders. Right after Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) and a critical flaw in Cisco products (CVE-2026-20045) that were repeatedly exploited for in-the-wild attacks, Fortinet has disclosed another serious issue, immediately drawing the attention of threat actors. Identified as CVE‑2026‑24858, the…
AI, authentication bypass, Blog, CVE, CVE-2026-24858, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CVE-2026-24858: FortiOS SSO Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
The year 2026 has started with an avalanche of zero-day vulnerabilities, causing a menace for cyber defenders. Right after Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) and a critical flaw in Cisco products (CVE-2026-20045) that were repeatedly exploited for in-the-wild attacks, Fortinet has disclosed another serious issue, immediately drawing the attention of threat actors. Identified as CVE‑2026‑24858, the…
AI, authentication bypass, Blog, CVE, CVE-2026-24858, CVEs, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CVE-2026-24858: FortiOS SSO Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
The year 2026 has started with an avalanche of zero-day vulnerabilities, causing a menace for cyber defenders. Right after Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) and a critical flaw in Cisco products (CVE-2026-20045) that were repeatedly exploited for in-the-wild attacks, Fortinet has disclosed another serious issue, immediately drawing the attention of threat actors. Identified as CVE‑2026‑24858, the…
AI, authentication bypass, Blog, CVE, CVEs, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
AI, authentication bypass, Blog, CVE, CVEs, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CVE-2026-24061 Detection: Decade-Old Vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd Enables Remote Root Access
Update (January 28, 2026): This article has been updated to feature a dedicated detection rule set focused on CVE-2026-24061 exploitation. Dive into the threat overview and access the updated rule collection, which now contains 5 content items. A new day, a new challenge for cyber defenders. Right after the disclosure of a nasty zero-day vulnerability…
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CVE-2026-20805: Microsoft Fixes Actively Exploited Windows Desktop Manager Zero-Day
As 2026 gets underway, the pace of critical vulnerability disclosures shows little sign of easing. Following the recent MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) revelation, Microsoft has kicked off the year with its first Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 security flaws across its product ecosystem. Among them is a zero-day vulnerability that was already being exploited in real-world attacks,…
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CVE-2026-20805: Microsoft Fixes Actively Exploited Windows Desktop Manager Zero-Day
As 2026 gets underway, the pace of critical vulnerability disclosures shows little sign of easing. Following the recent MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) revelation, Microsoft has kicked off the year with its first Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 security flaws across its product ecosystem. Among them is a zero-day vulnerability that was already being exploited in real-world attacks,…
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CVE-2026-20805: Microsoft Fixes Actively Exploited Windows Desktop Manager Zero-Day
As 2026 gets underway, the pace of critical vulnerability disclosures shows little sign of easing. Following the recent MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) revelation, Microsoft has kicked off the year with its first Patch Tuesday release, addressing 114 security flaws across its product ecosystem. Among them is a zero-day vulnerability that was already being exploited in real-world attacks,…
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UAC-0190 Attack Detection: Fake Charity Lures Used to Deploy the PLUGGYAPE Backdoor Against the Ukrainian Armed Forces
On January 12, 2026, the CERT-UA team disclosed a targeted cyber-espionage campaign against the Ukrainian Armed Forces that abused charity-themed social engineering to deliver the PLUGGYAPE backdoor. The activity, observed between October and December 2025, is attributed with medium confidence to the russia-aligned threat actor known as Void Blizzard (Laundry Bear), tracked by CERT-UA as…
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UAC-0190 Attack Detection: Fake Charity Lures Used to Deploy the PLUGGYAPE Backdoor Against the Ukrainian Armed Forces
On January 12, 2026, the CERT-UA team disclosed a targeted cyber-espionage campaign against the Ukrainian Armed Forces that abused charity-themed social engineering to deliver the PLUGGYAPE backdoor. The activity, observed between October and December 2025, is attributed with medium confidence to the russia-aligned threat actor known as Void Blizzard (Laundry Bear), tracked by CERT-UA as…
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CVE-2026-21858 aka Ni8mare: Critical Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in n8n Platform
The surge of critical vulnerabilities shows no signs of slowing as 2026 begins. In the aftermath of the MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) disclosure, another critical flaw has surfaced, impacting the n8n AI workflow automation platform. Tracked as CVE-2026-21858 and dubbed Ni8mare, the flaw obtains a maximum-severity score (CVSS 10.0) and might result in granting full control over…
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HTTPS by default
One year from now, with the release of Chrome 154 in October 2026, we will change the default settings of Chrome to enable “Always Use Secure Connections”. This means Chrome will ask for the user’s permission before the first access to any public site without HTTPS. The “Always Use Secure Connections” setting warns users before…