The Fragmented State of Modern Enterprise Identity Enterprise IAM is approaching a breaking point. As organizations scale, identity becomes increasingly fragmented across thousands of applications, decentralized teams, machine identities, and autonomous systems. The result is Identity Dark Matter: identity activity that sits outside the visibility of centralized IAM and beyond the reach of
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Ransomware Negotiations Mirror Aggressive Sales Tactics
A Nord Security study analyzing leaked ransomware negotiation transcripts shows how modern ransomware groups increasingly operate like professional sales organizations. The report found that attackers frequently use discounts, upselling tactics, psychological pressure, and negotiation strategies to maximize payments from victims. The report reviewed 246 leaked negotiation transcripts from 2020 to 2026, covering more than 11,500…
AI, Global Security News
Can Big Data Predict Market Movements Accurately?
Can Big Data predict markets? Learn how AI, investor behavior, and digital signals shape modern forecasting across stocks and crypto trends.
AI, Europe, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
ExtraHop, Ignition Bring Agentic SOC Push to North America
ExtraHop, a modern network detection and response (NDR) provider, has expanded its partnership with Ignition, operating under Exclusive Networks, in North America. Providing the ‘definitive’ intelligence layer for SOCs According to ExtraHop, the expanded partnership with Exclusive Networks will make its NDR platform “more accessible than ever,” giving organizations real-time network traffic insights to strengthen…
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Top 6 UCaaS Providers for Businesses in 2026
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is essential for modern businesses looking to stay connected in today’s fast-moving work environment. By combining video conferencing, VoIP, messaging, and collaboration tools into a single cloud-based platform, UCaaS helps teams communicate and collaborate in real time from anywhere. As remote and hybrid work continue to evolve in 2026,…
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CISA chief frets about open-source vulnerabilities, delayed security improvements
Securing some of the open-source technology that serves as the backbone for all modern digital infrastructure is going to require some “hard decisions” amid a wave of malware attacks, the leader of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Thursday. “The open-source community is one that I’m particularly worried about when we start to think…
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Inside a Crypto Drainer: How to Spot it Before it Empties Your Wallet
Modern crypto drainers don’t hack wallets. They trick users into approving malicious transactions. Flare explores how the Lucifer DaaS platform scales wallet theft through phishing and automation. […]
AI, Global Security News, privacy
10 Top OSINT Tools Every Investigator Should Know in 2026
Modern OSINT platforms rely more on AI and automation, while older social tracking methods keep losing access due to privacy and API restrictions.
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Webinar tomorrow: Why security alone won’t stop modern attacks
Tomorrow’s webinar examines why prevention alone is no longer enough against modern cyberattacks. The session explores how organizations combine security, backups, and recovery planning to improve cyber resilience after attacks. […]
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Your CTEM program is probably ignoring MCP. Here’s how to fix it
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the connective tissue of modern AI tooling and has quietly become one of the most significant blind spots in modern security programs. Like shadow IT before it, shadow AI — especially as it relates to MCP risk — introduces a new class of exposures that security teams lack adequate tooling…
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Webinar: Why modern attacks require both security and recovery
Modern attacks don’t stop at initial compromise. This webinar explores why security and recovery must work together to reduce downtime and improve resilience. […]
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Microsoft tests modern Windows Run, says it’s faster than legacy dialog
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a new modern Run dialog with dark mode support and faster performance in a new preview build. […]
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Inside agenteV2: How Brazilian Attackers Use Fake Court Summons to Steal Banking Credentials in Real Time
A new phishing campaign targeting Brazilian users demonstrates how modern financial malware has evolved from simple credential theft into full-scale, operator-driven fraud platforms. Disguised as a judicial summons, this campaign leverages social engineering, multi-stage malware delivery, and real-time remote access capabilities to compromise victims and actively assist attackers in financial theft. For organizations, the implications extend beyond individual users. Employees accessing corporate…
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Clarks Launches Curated Marketplace Powered by Marketplacer, Redefining How Iconic Brands Scale Online
COMPANY NEWS: Over two hundred years of shoemaking heritage meets modern marketplace technology: Marketplacer today reveals it is the platform behind the newly launched Clarks Marketplace, enabling the global footwear brand to expand its digital offering through curated third-party selling.
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The 9 best SQL courses online in 2026 ranked
GUEST OPINION: SQL is still the connective tissue of every modern data stack—from cloud warehouses to mobile apps. Recruiters know it, too: employer demand for SQL skills grew 46% year-over-year, according to labour-market analyst Lightcast.
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Rolling Networks: Securing the Transportation Sector
Modern trucks are rolling networks packed with sensors, connectivity, and attack surfaces, creating new cyber risks. NMFTA’s Cybersecurity Conference brings industry leaders together to tackle emerging threats in transportation. […]
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Going Keyless: How Modern Access Control Is Reshaping Building Security
Want to learn about going keyless? In this post, I will show you how modern access control is reshaping building security. The way we secure buildings is changing fast. Traditional metal keys are giving way to smarter, more manageable solutions that give facility managers greater control over who gets in and when. The Problem With…
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When Trust Becomes a Weapon: Google Cloud Storage Phishing Deploying Remcos RAT
Modern phishing campaigns increasingly abuse legitimate services. Cloud platforms, file-sharing tools, trusted domains, and widely used SaaS applications are now part of the attacker’s toolkit. Instead of breaking trust, attackers borrow it. This shift creates a dangerous asymmetry. Security controls often whitelist or inherently trust these services, while users are far less likely to question them. The…
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Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)
The Fragmented State of Modern Enterprise Identity Enterprise IAM is approaching a breaking point. As organizations scale, identity becomes increasingly fragmented across thousands of applications, decentralized teams, machine identities, and autonomous systems. The result is Identity Dark Matter: identity activity that sits outside the visibility of centralized IAM and
AI, Compliance, Global Security News
Strategic convergence in the Australian professional landscape
The modern Australian workplace is currently undergoing a period of profound transition where the initial rush toward total digitisation is being replaced by a more nuanced and sustainable hybrid operational model. Success in this environment is no longer defined by the abandonment of traditional systems but by the seamless integration of advanced digital tools with…
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GigaOm Names Check Point Software a Leader and Fast Mover in Application and API Security
Check Point WAF recognised for industry‑leading detection and a unified platform that protects modern web and AI‑driven applications with simplicity and speed
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New ‘Storm’ Infostealer Remotely Decrypts Stolen Credentials
This modern infostealer adopted server-side decryption of stolen credentials to bypass security controls
Exploits, Global Security News
Routine Access Is Powering Modern Intrusions, a New Threat Report Finds
Modern intrusions increasingly start with valid credentials and routine access, not exploits. Blackpoint Cyber’s upcoming threat report shows how VPN abuse, RMM tools, and social engineering drive most incidents. […]
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Major Cyber Attacks in March 2026: OAuth Phishing, SVG Smuggling, Magecart, and More
March 2026 brought a wave of cyber attacks that reflected how quickly modern threats can move from subtle early signals to serious business impact. ANY.RUN analysts identified and explored several major threats this month, exposing phishing campaigns, stealthy malware, payment-skimming activity, and resilient botnet infrastructure affecting organizations across industries. From Microsoft 365 token abuse and…
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Major Cyber Attacks in March 2026: OAuth Phishing, SVG Smuggling, Magecart, and More
March 2026 brought a wave of cyber attacks that reflected how quickly modern threats can move from subtle early signals to serious business impact. ANY.RUN analysts identified and explored several major threats this month, exposing phishing campaigns, stealthy malware, payment-skimming activity, and resilient botnet infrastructure affecting organizations across industries. From Microsoft 365 token abuse and…
Compliance, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Kernel Observability for Data Movement
Kernel-level visibility reveals hidden data movement in breaches, exposing gaps in modern security tools and improving detection, compliance, and system behavior tracking.
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Telemetry Pipeline: How It Works and Why It Matters in 2026
A telemetry pipeline has become a core layer in modern security operations because teams no longer send data from applications, infrastructure, and cloud services straight into a single backend and hope for the best. In 2026, most environments are distributed across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem systems, which means more services, more data sources, more formats,…
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Why AI governance should be the accelerator, not the handbrake
Artificial intelligence is becoming woven into the fabric of modern businesses, promising efficiency, insight, and innovation, yet, despite the movement – many Australian organisations remain cautious. The conversation too often focuses on AI as a threat to jobs, rather than a driver of operational gains. In this rush to adopt AI, governance is frequently dismissed…
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UiPath Collaborates with Microsoft to Accelerate Security and Confidence for Automated Workflows
Integration demonstrates the power of agentic automation and security platforms working together to protect modern enterprises
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TrendAI joins HPE Unleash AI partner program to accelerate secure AI innovation
COMPANY NEWS: TrendAI Vision One provides the backbone for the modern enterprise AI ecosystem
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F5 strengthens its Application Delivery and Security Platform to simplify operations and accelerate secure AI adoption
New platform enhancements—including F5 Insight for ADSP—offer unified observability and proactive intelligence for modern IT environments
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Beyond File Servers: Securing Unstructured Data in the Era of AI
File servers still exist for legacy storage and governance, but most modern workflows now happen in collaboration tools, code platforms, chats, and AI systems. File servers remain, but they are no longer central to operations. They still appear important on paper: legacy project shares with strict permissions, legal drives with structured folders, and network areas…
Global Security News, Network Security
Cisco LiveProtect: Bringing eBPF-Powered Protection into Network Infrastructure
Discover how MaxLiveProtect uses eBPF-powered technology to deliver real-time, in-kernel security for modern network infrastructure devices.
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Agent-to-Agent Attacks Are Coming: What API Security Teaches Us About Securing AI Systems
AI systems are no longer just isolated models responding to human prompts. In modern production environments, they are increasingly chained together – delegating tasks, calling tools, and coordinating decisions with limited or no human oversight. Almost all that communication happens through APIs. This shift offers enormous productivity benefits. But it has also complicated security. Because…
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The Role of Backup Power in Modern Home Technology Setups
In this post, I will talk about the role of backup power in modern home technology setups. Modern homes rely on a growing number of connected devices and electronic systems. From smart thermostats and security cameras to home entertainment systems and remote work equipment, technology has become deeply integrated into everyday living. As households continue…
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This spy tool has been quietly stealing data for years
ESET researchers have traced the resurgence of Sednit through a modern toolkit built around two complementary implants, BeardShell and Covenant, each relying on a separate cloud provider to ensure operational resilience. This dual-implant architecture has enabled sustained surveillance of Ukrainian military personnel since at least April 2024. The Sednit group itself was tied to Unit…
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5 Best Next Gen Endpoint Protection Platforms in 2026
Discover the best next-gen endpoint protection platforms in 2026, built to detect modern threats, stop credential abuse, and secure enterprise devices.
AI, Endpoint, Global Security News, Network Security
2026 Browser Data Reveals Major Enterprise Security Blind Spots
The browser is becoming the operating system for modern work, yet many enterprises still treat it as an extension of network or endpoint security. Keep Aware’s 2026 State of Browser Security Report shows 41% of employees used AI web tools while browser-based phishing, extensions, and social engineering drive new security blind spots. […]
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14 old software bugs that took way too long to squash
In 2021, a vulnerability was revealed in a system that lay at the foundation of modern computing. An attacker could force the system to execute arbitrary code. Shockingly, the vulnerable code was almost 54 years old — and there was no patch available, and no expectation that one would be forthcoming. Fortunately, that’s because the…
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Vehicle Tire Pressure Sensors Enable Silent Tracking
Like many other features and systems in modern cars, tire pressure sensors leak sensitive data that can be abused by threat actors.
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Expanding Phishing Detection at Scale with Automatic SSL Decryption
90% of modern cyberattacks start with phishing and it’s getting worse. The volume of compromise attempts keeps surging, leaving companies more exposed to credential theft and heavy financial hits. As phishing evolves, we focus on countering the core tactics that make it effective. That’s why ANY.RUN is upgrading the threat detection capabilities of the Interactive Sandbox across all subscription tiers with the new SSL decryption technology. By extracting encryption keys directly from process memory, it increases the detection rate of phishing inside the sandbox, helping every user and SOC team…
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How learning management system software integrates with HR and productivity tools
GUEST OPINION: Modern teams rely on a stack of digital tools. There is a platform for communication, like Slack or Teams. Another system handles HR data and payroll. Project management lives in Asana or Trello. And then there is the learning platform sitting alone in the corner.
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The CLAIR Model: A Synthesized Conceptual Framework for Mapping Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies [Guest Diary], (Wed, Feb 25th)
[This is a guest diary contributed by Claire Perry (LinkedIn)] The structural integrity of modern society is predicated upon a dense and often opaque network of interconnected systems. For decades, the modeling of these systems remained siloed within specific domains: industrial processes were governed by the hierarchical constraints of the Purdue Model, while corporate…
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Why SOCs are moving toward autonomous security operations in 2026
The modern security operations center faces a crisis of scale that human effort cannot fix. With alert volumes exponentially growing and threat actors automating their attacks, organizations must pivot to autonomous SOC strategies. This shift to AI-driven defense is the only way to survive the operational realities of 2026. The mathematical impossibility of legacy defense…
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From request to completion: How work orders are handled in fleet software
GUEST OPINION: In modern transportation operations, every minute of vehicle downtime reverberates through delivery schedules, customer expectations, and profit margins. That is why maintenance teams lean on fleet maintenance management software to turn fragmented repair notes into structured, traceable workflows.
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Why AI Is Dulling Cybersecurity’s Most Important Edge
GUEST OPINION: Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become indispensable to modern software development. From large language models that generate code on demand to agentic systems that automate entire workflows, AI tools promise dramatic gains in productivity and efficiency.
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ExtraHop Expands Agentic SOCs With Deeper Visibility
ExtraHop, a modern network detection and response (NDR) provider, has launched new visibility and forensic capabilities that deliver the contextual insights required to power agentic SOCs and enable more autonomous defense against sophisticated threat actors. Setting AI agents up for success Citing the growth of AI-assisted attacks, ExtraHop says these new capabilities aim to equip…
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Windows Notepad RCE Flaw Exploits Markdown Files
Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the modern Windows Notepad app that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Markdown file. The issue carries a CVSS score of 8.8 and requires user interaction to exploit. The vulnerability “… allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network,” said Microsoft…
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Double Defense: Cisco Secure Firewall 10.0 Confronts Encrypted Traffic and Emerging Attack Challenges
Discover how Cisco Secure Firewall 10.0 boosts visibility and protection against modern threats, from encrypted attacks to AI-driven exploits.
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Double Defense: Cisco Secure Firewall 10.0 Confronts Encrypted Traffic and Emerging Attack Challenges
Discover how Cisco Secure Firewall 10.0 boosts visibility and protection against modern threats, from encrypted attacks to AI-driven exploits.
Global Security News
From Ransomware to Residency: Inside the Rise of the Digital Parasite
Are ransomware and encryption still the defining signals of modern cyberattacks, or has the industry been too fixated on noise while missing a more dangerous shift happening quietly all around them? According to Picus Labs’ new Red Report 2026, which analyzed over 1.1 million malicious files and mapped 15.5 million adversarial actions observed across 2025,…
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New Architecture, New Risks: One-Click to Pwn IDIS IP Cameras
GUEST RESEARCH: Modern capabilities, such as cloud-powered management, analytics, and detection, have introduced a new architectural era to IP-based video surveillance, which remains a prominent safety feature across enterprises, manufacturing facilities, military installations, and even apartments and small businesses. What was once a world of on-premesis network video recorders (NVRs), local storage arrays, and LAN-based…
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New Architecture, New Risks: One-Click to Pwn IDIS IP Cameras
GUEST RESEARCH: Modern capabilities, such as cloud-powered management, analytics, and detection, have introduced a new architectural era to IP-based video surveillance, which remains a prominent safety feature across enterprises, manufacturing facilities, military installations, and even apartments and small businesses. What was once a world of on-premesis network video recorders (NVRs), local storage arrays, and LAN-based…
Exploits, Global Security News
Radware targets real-time API threats with new end-to-end security service
As APIs become the backbone of modern digital services, security teams are struggling to keep pace with their growing complexity — and attackers are exploiting the gaps.
Exploits, Global Security News
Radware targets real-time API threats with new end-to-end security service
As APIs become the backbone of modern digital services, security teams are struggling to keep pace with their growing complexity — and attackers are exploiting the gaps.
Exploits, Global Security News
Radware targets real-time API threats with new end-to-end security service
As APIs become the backbone of modern digital services, security teams are struggling to keep pace with their growing complexity — and attackers are exploiting the gaps.
AI, Global Security News, Security
EDR, Email, and SASE Miss This Entire Class of Browser Attacks
Many modern attacks happen entirely inside the browser, leaving little evidence for traditional security tools. Keep Aware shows why EDR, email, and SASE miss browser-only attacks and how visibility changes prevention. […]
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HTTPS certificate industry phasing out less secure domain validation methods
Posted by Chrome Root Program Team Secure connections are the backbone of the modern web, but a certificate is only as trustworthy as the validation process and issuance practices behind it. Recently, the Chrome Root Program and the CA/Browser Forum have taken decisive steps toward a more secure internet by adopting new security requirements for…