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IBM and Red Hat are betting $5 billion that open source needs a security guard

IBM and Red Hat announced Project Lightwell, a $5 billion commitment backed by new frontier AI capabilities and a global force of more than 20,000 engineers to help enterprises secure open source software. Together, these investments establish a new model for enterprise use of open source software, from upstream development through production environments. Project Lightwell…

AWS KY3P report now available for third-party supplier due diligence

We’re excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completed the S&P Global Know Your Third Party (KY3P) assessment of its security posture. This assessment demonstrates our continued commitment to meet the heightened expectations of cloud service providers. Customers can now use the AWS KY3P assessment to reduce their supplier due diligence burden. KY3P,…

Global law enforcement operation takes First VPN offline

Police seized First VPN in a global crackdown, exposed its cybercrime users, and shut down infrastructure tied to ransomware and data theft. A major international law enforcement operation has taken First VPN offline, a service that had become a quiet staple for ransomware crews, data thieves, and other cybercriminals trying to hide in plain sight. “The coordinated…

Why AI changed the threat model for travel technology

In this Help Net Security interview, Devon Bryan, SVP, Global CSO at Booking Holdings, reflects on his path from Air Force network security engineer to global CSO across financial services, hospitality, and travel technology. He discusses why the travel industry’s interconnected ecosystem of identity, payments, loyalty programs, and third-party integrations creates compounding risk, and how…

Splunk: Downtime Costs Hit $600B as Shadow AI Grows

The average cost of downtime has reached $600 billion across the Global 2000, a 50% increase in just two years, according to a newly published report from Splunk. Produced in partnership with Oxford Economics, Splunk’s “The Hidden Costs of Downtime” report highlights the rising financial impact of cyber incidents, outages, and breaches, including a growing…

WannaCry, the ransomware attack that changed the history of cybersecurity

WannaCry showed how unpatched flaws and leaked cyber tools can cripple global systems, reshaping cybersecurity defenses worldwide. In memory of the day the digital world was shaken, but learned to fight back. The WannaCry ransomware attack represents one of the most significant events in recent cybersecurity history, not only for its global scale but also…

8 guiding principles for reskilling the SOC for agentic AI

At DXC Technology, global CISO Mike Baker has established one of the largest agentic security operation centers (SOCs) in the world. To upskill the workforce as part of this journey, he embedded experts from agentic SOC vendor 7AI within his security teams. When Damon McDougald, global cybersecurity services lead at Accenture, wanted to retrain his…

Huntress Expands Channel Reach with Four Distributors

Cybersecurity firm Huntress has announced four new distribution partnerships as it looks to scale its global presence and bring enterprise-grade protection to more organizations. The announcement, made today, confirms new alliances with Ingram Micro, Vertosoft, Liquid PC, and QBS Software. The move is aimed at strengthening Huntress’ channel ecosystem and accelerating growth across the mid-market,…

Australia’s Inflation Reality Check: When Policy Levers Pull in Opposite Directions

Australia’s rising inflation is being blamed on global forces and the Reserve Bank, but economists point to a deeper issue: domestic policy settings that may be working against the fight to bring prices under control. Have you wondered why the Treasurer continues to point to the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Middle East, and supply…

Dreame Launches More Than 20 Smart Home Products at DREAME NEXT Living Next Showcase, Highlighting Bionic Robotic Arm Platform Expansion

Dreame Technology, a global high-end technology company, today launched more than 20 smart home products and dozens of industry-first technologies at the Living Next segment of DREAME NEXT in San Francisco. The centerpiece of the showcase is the expansion of Dreame’s bionic robotic arm technology into air conditioners, range hoods, steam ovens, and dishwashers, demonstrating how a core capability continuously evolves and compounds across product categories.  Dreame first introduced bionic robotic arm technology in 2023. The technology has since been continuously refined…

Internet censorship index reveals Russia’s lead and widespread content blocking

Global study shows targeted internet censorship worldwide, with Russia leading; VPNs, news, and adult content are most frequently blocked categories. The Global Internet Censorship Index 2026 offers a clear view of how governments around the world control online access. Researchers tested 74 popular websites across 53 countries using residential proxies to simulate real users. After…

DJI Launches Beginner-Friendly Camera Drone Series with Lito X1 and Lito 1

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches the Lito series. Designed for aspiring creators exploring aerial photography for the first time, this new lineup of entry-level aerial camera drones makes high-altitude aerial photography accessible and beginner-friendly from day one. With its affordable price point and well-rounded features, the Lito…

Manhattan Associates Announces Latest Enhancements for Retailers

Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH), the global leader in supply chain commerce with unmatched AI capabilities, today announced major enhancements to Manhattan Active® Omni. These innovations are designed to help retailers maximise in-store and online sales while delivering best-in-class customer experiences across all touchpoints. New capabilities include embedded agentic AI for store associates and customer service…

Manhattan Associates Announces Latest Enhancements for Retailers

Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH), the global leader in supply chain commerce with unmatched AI capabilities, today announced major enhancements to Manhattan Active® Omni. These innovations are designed to help retailers maximise in-store and online sales while delivering best-in-class customer experiences across all touchpoints. New capabilities include embedded agentic AI for store associates and customer service…

Check Point to Integrate AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud to Help Secure AI Agents with Integrated Discovery, Governance, and Runtime Protection

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced that it will serve as a launch partner with Google Cloud to integrate Check Point’s AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. The integration will combine centralised agent control with contextual intelligence and real-time…

News alert: BreachLock’s integrated attack validation platform debuts in Gartner AEV category

NEW YORK, Apr. 21, 2026, CyberNewswire—BreachLock, a global leader in offensive security, today announced it has been named a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Adversarial Exposure Validation. This recognition marks the first time BreachLock has been identified in the Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) category since launching its agentic AI-powered Adversarial Exposure Validation platform in 2025. Not only has the company gained recognition in the AEV market quickly, but BreachLock has also emerged as the only vendor offering adversarial exposure validation, Penetration Testing…

How U.S. Companies Scale Faster with Agile Thinking and Global Talent

Learn how U.S. companies build scalable agile development teams using global talent. Discover strategies for workflows, collaboration, and faster product growth. There’s a difference between moving fast—and staying fast. Many companies launch with speed. Small teams, quick decisions, rapid execution. But as the business grows, that speed often fades. Processes become heavier. Communication slows. Releases…

OPSWAT, Emerson Partner on OT Cybersecurity Globally

OPSWAT, a cybersecurity company for critical infrastructure, and Emerson, a global automation company, have announced a global strategic reseller agreement that will bring OPSWAT’s industry-proven cybersecurity technologies to Emerson’s power and water industry customers.  As the first initiative under this enterprise-wide agreement, Emerson will integrate OPSWAT’s scalable, secure operational technology (OT) patch management capabilities into…

As AI Accelerates Software Complexity, Thoughtworks Technology Radar Urges a Return to Engineering Fundamentals to Combat Cognitive Debt

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today released volume 34 of the Technology Radar, a biannual report informed by the organisations’ experiences with clients. This edition spotlights a critical inflection point in the industry; while AI-assisted software development represents a radical transformation, it is also actively…

Nearly 80% of Enterprises Say AI Is Held Back by Data Access Challenges, New Cloudera Report Finds

GUEST RESEARCH: Cloudera’s latest global survey, The Data Readiness Index, reveals a growing “AI readiness illusion,” where widespread adoption outpaces the data foundations required to deliver real business impact. In APAC, 85% of organisations claim to have complete visibility over where their data resides, but 38% struggle to use their data effectively due to complicated…

AI Memory Shortage Disrupts MSP Pricing and Channel Deals

The global memory shortage is no longer just about finding chips; it’s about finding partners you can trust. What began as a straightforward supply-and-demand crunch has morphed into something messier for managed service providers and IT resellers. Vendors are rewriting the rules of engagement mid-game, eliminating long-standing partner protections and reserving the right to change…

ADLINK Unveils Next-Generation Edge AI Platforms Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and NVIDIA IGX Thor to Accelerate Physical AI

ADLINK Technology Inc, a global leader in edge computing, announced its next-generation Edge AI platforms, the DLAP-IGX Series, featuring NVIDIA IGX T7000. ADLINK sees strong potential for the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform to drive the next generation of safe, high-performance AI at the edge—particularly in industrial robotics and the humanoid market. Compared with NVIDIA IGX…

Cato Networks Joins Westcon-Comstor’s AWS Marketplace Program

Global IT distributor Westcon-Comstor has announced that Cato Networks, a provider of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, is joining its AWS Marketplace program. Launched in 2024, the distributor program helps partners close deals faster and reduce the procurement friction in AWS Marketplace. Adding Cato Networks to the program is meant to unlock “new growth…

News Alert: TAC Security surpasses 10,000 customers, scaling global VM and AppSec platform

NEW YORK, Apr. 1, 2026, CyberNewswire—TAC Infosec, a global leader in cybersecurity (NSE: TAC), with presence across 100+ countries, announced a historic milestone by crossing 10,000 clients – 6,500+ of TAC Security and 3,500+ of CyberScope, since April 2024, delivering on its commitment to shareholders to achieve this by 2026. While building trusted access to…

Redwire’s Advanced Imaging and Navigation Technology Will Enable NASA’s Historic Artemis II Mission

Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that its advanced optical imaging and sun sensor technology will launch on board the Orion spacecraft as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission for the Artemis program. Through contracts with Lockheed Martin, NASA’s prime contractor for Orion, Redwire…

Keepit: Outages Fail to Drive Recovery Testing Gains

High-profile global outages aren’t changing how organizations prepare for disruption, according to new research from Keepit. The company’s 2026 Annual Data Report finds that even widely publicized cloud and security incidents have not led to increased recovery testing, exposing a persistent gap between risk awareness and operational readiness, especially among SMBs. Major outages fail to…

ANY.RUN Recognized for Innovations and Market Leadership at Global InfoSec Awards 2026  

ANY.RUN has been recognized at Global InfoSec Awards 2026 by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine. The award ceremony took place during RSAC 2026 conference. We’re especially proud and grateful that our impact for the industry has been acknowledged in two categories at once:  Innovative Malware Analysis for Sandbox  Market Leader Threat Intelligence   This dual…

ANY.RUN Recognized for Innovations and Market Leadership at Global InfoSec Awards 2026  

ANY.RUN has been recognized at Global InfoSec Awards 2026 by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine. We’re especially proud and grateful that our impact for the industry has been acknowledged in two categories at once:  Innovative Malware Analysis for Sandbox  Market Leader Threat Intelligence   This dual recognition reflects the approach to cybersecurity we prioritize: supporting the full SOC…

Your facilities run on fragile supply chains and nobody wants to admit it

In this Help Net Security interview, Christa Dodoo, Global Chair at IFMA, discusses how facility managers are managing supply chain risk in critical building systems. She explains how sourcing, localized redundancy, and flexible infrastructure design are being integrated into resilience planning. Dodoo also shares practical approaches such as regional vendor networks, alternative contracts, and strategic…

News alert: DDoS attacks surge 150%—Gcore analysis shows faster, cheaper more frequent attacks

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg, March 24, 2026, CyberNewswire— Gcore, the global infrastructure and software provider for AI, cloud, network, and security solutions, today announced the findings of its Q3-Q4 2025 Gcore Radar report DDoS attack trends. The report reveals growing attack volumes, increasingly sophisticated tactics, and changes in attack locations driven by evolving botnet infrastructure. The DDoS attack…

Trend Micro’s Enterprise Business Is Now TrendAI

  New identity for solving enterprise challenges reflects company’s evolution and AI leadership. The global leader in AI cybersecurity has adopted a name to match. TrendAI™ is the new name for the enterprise cybersecurity business unit of parent company Trend Micro Incorporated. The new identity aligns with the company’s focus on solving real-world security challenges as AI…

StorMagic Adds Scott Mann to Drive Channel Growth

StorMagic has appointed Scott Mann as global senior vice president of sales as partners and customers reassess virtualization strategies amid rising VMware costs and ongoing hardware refresh pressures. The move comes as enterprises navigating infrastructure upgrades face a higher total cost of ownership, prompting increased interest in alternative virtualization platforms, particularly in edge and distributed…

Global law enforcement operation targets AISURU, Kimwolf, JackSkid botnet operators

DoJ disrupted IoT botnets’ C2 infrastructure with global partners, targeting operators behind AISURU, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and others. The U.S. DoJ disrupted command-and-control infrastructure used by several IoT botnets, including AISURU, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad. The operation involved authorities from Canada and Germany, along with major tech companies, to target botnet operators and weaken their global…

Milestone Systems Redefines the Open Platform for an AI-Native Era

Milestone Systems, a global leader in data-driven video technology, today announced significant advancements to its XProtect video management software (VMS) and BriefCam video analytics. The XProtect App Platform, a new containerized application platform for VMS, and a new BriefCam analytics engine are designed to deliver increased reliability, greater customization, more efficient hardware utilization, and full readiness for Generative AI and analytics, empowering security…

Iran war set to hit global IT spending, IDC warns

The conflict in the Middle East threatens to weigh heavily on the global economy, with soaring oil prices expected to dampen GDP growth and prompt businesses and consumers to reduce technology spending, according to analysts at IDC. The key question – and one with few answers – is how long the fighting will continue.  The…

Pattern Launches End-To-End Generative Engine Optimisation Framework for Australian Brands

Pattern Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PTRN) (“Pattern”), a leader in accelerating brands on global ecommerce marketplaces by leveraging proprietary technology and AI, today announced the launch of two new tools designed to facilitate and measure brand discovery through emerging AI platforms. Together, Patterns’ proprietary Large Language Model (LLM) Access Audit and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) Scorecard…

Chip wafer shortage will run through 2030 as AI demand overwhelms supply: SK Hynix chief

The global shortage of semiconductor wafers will not ease before the end of the decade, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said, delivering one of the most definitive long-range forecasts yet from the executive of the world’s leading supplier of high-bandwidth memory chips. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Nvidia’s GTC Conference in San Jose,…

Maxon and Tencent Cloud Partner to push 3D boundaries with Artist First Generative AI

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, announced its partnership with Maxon, a leading provider of professional software solutions for 3D design, motion graphics, and visual effects, among other creative applications. This partnership introduces powerful generative AI capabilities designed to augment the creative process, putting the artist…

Humanforce Launches Behaviour-Driven Recognition for Frontline Workforces

Humanforce, a leading global provider of intelligent, AI-driven human capital management (HCM) solutions for frontline workforces, today announced the launch of Rewards & Recognition, new capabilities within Humanforce Benefits that use workforce data and event-triggered automation to recognise and reward frontline employees for everyday behaviours that drive operational performance.

Interpol – Operation Synergia III leads to 45,000 malicious IPs dismantled and 94 arrests worldwide

INTERPOL dismantled 45,000 malicious IPs and servers and arrested 94 suspects in a global cybercrime operation. INTERPOL announced a global cybercrime operation (codenamed Operation Synergia III) involving 72 countries that dismantled 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, malware, and ransomware. The international law enforcement operation led to 94 arrests, 110 ongoing investigations,…

Iran-Linked Hacktivists Claim Wiper Attack on Stryker Systems

A cyberattack has disrupted global operations at medical technology manufacturer Stryker, forcing employees in multiple countries offline and cutting access to core corporate systems.  The incident, which began March 11, triggered widespread outages across the company’s Microsoft environment and left staff temporarily unable to access internal applications and devices.  “When a company the size of…

Atlassian cuts 1,600 jobs to fund AI and enterprise expansion

Atlassian will reduce its global workforce by approximately 10%, eliminating around 1,600 roles, as the collaboration software maker redirects capital toward artificial intelligence development and enterprise sales. Co-CEO and co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes disclosed the cuts in a blog post. The decision, he said, was made to “self-fund further investment in AI and enterprise sales” while…

AI-Powered Cybercrime Surges 1,500%, Report Finds

Cybercrime is entering a new phase where machines, not humans, increasingly run the attacks. A new 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report from Flashpoint suggests that threat actors are rapidly adopting AI-powered automated systems to execute entire cyberattack chains with minimal human input. Threat actors adopt AI tools as cyberattacks become cheaper to automate One of…

Threat intelligence by ESET is a game changer

Cyber threats have gained the upper hand on many global organizations, attacking through a relentless cycle of new phishing scams, malware attacks and deepfake incidents. As new-age IT and cybersecurity projects continue to proliferate, CIOs, CISOs, and their teams are embracing a variety of cutting-edge strategies to add intelligence to the ever-growing volume of data,…

Dematic and Mobiledock Join Forces to Transform Loading Dock Operations across ANZ

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, has announced a strategic partnership with Mobiledock, a specialised provider of loading dock and yard management technology, in Australia and New Zealand. The new partnership will help ANZ businesses optimise logistics operations at one of the most critical points in the supply chain – the loading…