Anthropic announced two major additions to its Claude Partner Network on Wednesday: a tiered Services Track and a new Claude Partner Hub, both designed to help enterprises identify qualified partners to deploy and manage Claude-powered AI systems. The move builds on the Claude Partner Network, launched in March, which Anthropic backed with a $100 million…
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Microsoft Entra pushes passkeys, tightens identity security
Microsoft has released multiple identity and network access capabilities for Entra, its family of identity and network access products that help organizations implement a zero trust security strategy, over the last 30 days. Features reaching general availability Identity and authentication updates Phishing-resistant MFA is now available on Linux desktops through the Microsoft identity broker. The…
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NetQuest expands NetworkLens to detect threats hidden in network management traffic
NetQuest announced an expansion of its NetworkLens enriched dataset portfolio. The new network telemetry datasets deliver detailed traffic characteristics of network management transactions, giving security teams the granular, AI-ready intelligence needed to detect threats hidden within the protocols used to manage critical network infrastructure. The effectiveness of AI-driven threat detection tools — including agentic security…
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Webinar tomorrow: From alert to resolution in network incident response
Network incidents are often detected quickly, but investigations and coordination can delay resolution. Join our webinar tomorrow to learn how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help IT teams accelerate incident response. […]
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SoftBank to Plow $52 Billion Into French Data Centers
SoftBank is promising to spend at least $52 billion on building a network of massive data centers in France, helping advance Europe’s goal of tech independence with what would be the continent’s largest AI infrastructure project.
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Netskope extends data localization capabilities with NewEdge updates
Netskope has enhanced its NewEdge Network infrastructure, expanding data sovereignty capabilities to more regions than any other SASE cloud provider. The NewEdge Network architecture provides national data localization features that address requirements for network transport, data processing, and metadata governance in major regions worldwide, while enabling Netskope to extend this coverage to additional countries. The…
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Why and how to migrate to a Transit Gateway-attached AWS Network Firewall
AWS Network Firewall now supports native attachment to AWS Transit Gateway. Customers commonly use Transit Gateway to route traffic from Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) networks to a centralized inspection VPC (a VPC dedicated to hosting firewall endpoints for traffic inspection) where their network firewall endpoints are deployed. This centralized deployment model reduces the…
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Simplifying policy management with URL and Domain Category filtering on AWS Network Firewall
Network administrators face a persistent challenge: maintaining domain blocklists and allowlists that keep pace with the internet. New websites and services emerge daily, and keeping these lists current requires constant manual updates that leave gaps in coverage. This challenge intensifies when managing access to rapidly evolving categories like AI services, where new tools launch on…
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Webinar: Why network incidents take too long to resolve
Many organizations can detect network issues quickly, but investigations and coordination often slow incident resolution. This webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help IT teams reduce delays and improve response times. […]
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Ketch brings multi-agent AI orchestration to enterprise privacy programs
Ketch has unveiled its vision for agentic privacy with the Ketch Agent Network, a multi-agent orchestration layer for enterprise privacy programs. The platform is designed to continuously reason across legal obligations, internal policies, and operational realities within a unified AI-driven system. Privacy teams today are accountable for more than ever: global regulations, AI governance mandates,…
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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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to automatically isolate compromised devices
The new feature automatically disconnects compromised endpoints from the network, limiting the risk of further impact while maintaining connectivity to the Defender for Endpoint service for continued monitoring.
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The Alert Firehose Finally Meets Its Match
Ask a cybersecurity pro about Network Detection and Response (NDR) and you might still hear “Noisy,” “Too much data.” But ask the teams running NDR that includes agentic AI capabilities and you’ll hear they’re actually using it to catch threats earlier, triage faster, and chase fewer false positives. The old complaint lingers in part because…
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Netherlands Busts Bulletproof Hosting Network Linked to Disinformation and Cybercrime
Dutch authorities arrested two suspects after dismantling a bulletproof hosting network linked to cybercrime, disinfo, and Russian sanctions evasion.
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European authorities take down prolific cybercrime VPN service
European authorities took down a prominent virtual private network service and arrested the alleged administrator behind an operation that cybercriminals used to steal data, commit fraud and ransomware attacks, Europol said Thursday. First VPN, which was promoted on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, gained popularity for providing services that allowed users to hide their infrastructure and identities.…
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Authorities dismantle First VPN, used by ransomware actors
First VPN, a virtual private network service marketed to cybercriminals, promising anonymity for its users, was taken offline on May 19 and 20 as part of Operation Saffron. During the operation, French and Dutch authorities, with support from Europol and Eurojust, dismantled 33 servers linked to the service and interviewed the operator in Ukraine. The…
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Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks
A virtual private network service called ‘First VPN,’ used in ransomware and data theft attacks, has been taken offline in a joint international law enforcement operation. […]
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Terra adds continuous network exploitation validation to its platform
Terra Security has announced the public preview of continuous exploitation validation for network infrastructure, now available to all customers through the Terra Platform. The launch expands Terra’s offensive security capabilities from web applications to network infrastructure and extends coverage across three areas: web applications, AI, and network environments. Terra said the update expands its continuous…
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Sophos Firewall and Synchronized Security
Synchronized Security is a unique capability you won’t get anywhere else. Categories: Products & Services Tags: network, Firewall, Synchronized Security
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Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates. […]
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AI coding is fueling a secrets-sprawl crisis few CISOs are containing
When Matt Schlicht built Moltbook, the social network where AI agents talk to one another, he didn’t write the code himself. He “just had a vision,” and vibe-coded it. The social network launched on Jan. 28, 2026, and within days, security researchers started to see serious security flaws. Experts at cloud security company Wiz and,…
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Researchers open-source a Wi-Fi cyber range for security training
Wireless security training programs lean heavily on generic network labs, with Wi-Fi appearing as a checkbox alongside Bluetooth, Zigbee, and cellular. Hands-on environments dedicated to IEEE 802.11 are uncommon, even as Wi-Fi remains the default on-ramp to corporate networks and a recurring entry point for attackers. A new paper from researchers at the Norwegian University…
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Proxying the Unproxyable? Sending EXE traffic to a Proxy, (Wed, May 13th)
.. if “unproxyable” is a word that is .. I had a recent engagement where I had to look at the network traffic generated by a Windows executable. Unfortunately, it was all TLS, and all TLS1.3 to boot. So from a PCAP all I got was a whole lot of “yup, that’s encrypted”, and since…
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Your Purple Team Isn’t Purple — It’s Just Red and Blue in the Same Room
Defending a network at 2 am looks a lot like this: an analyst copy-pasting a hash from a PDF into a SIEM query. A red team script is being rewritten by hand so the blue team can use it. A patch waiting on a change-approval window that’s longer than the exploitation window itself. Nobody in…
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Legacy Security Tools Are Failing Data Protection, Capital One Software Report Finds
Traditional network security tools are undermining data protection, with Forrester and Capital One Software research warning AI adoption is impossible without rethinking data security
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New Cisco DoS flaw requires manual reboot to revive devices
Cisco patched a Crosswork Network Controller and Network Services Orchestrator denial-of-service vulnerability that requires manually rebooting targeted systems for recovery. […]
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Webinar: Why network incidents escalate and how to fix response gaps
Most network incidents don’t escalate due to a lack of alerts; they escalate when response breaks down. This webinar explores how to fix gaps in triage, enrichment, and coordination. […]
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FEMITBOT Network Abuses Telegram Mini Apps for Crypto Scams and Android Malware
A massive fraud network called FEMITBOT uses Telegram Mini Apps and fake brand names like Apple, Disney, and…
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Viasat Confirms Successful Launch and Initial Signal Acquisition of ViaSat-3 F3
Successful ViaSat–3 F3 launch advances Viasat’s global, multi-orbit network strategy Designed to Deliver 1 Tbps of Capacity, ViaSat–3 F3 to Significantly Expand Flexible, Resilient, High-Speed Connectivity Across the Asia-Pacific Region Later this Year
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Eino’s agentic network observability platform enables real-time, AI-driven network insights
Eino has introduced a new class of solution for enterprises known as agentic network observability. Designed for enterprises with multiple network technologies and mission-critical use cases, Eino’s agentic solution uses a 3D digital twin approach of the physical environment to deliver real-time insights for almost any wireless networking technology, deployed together or separately. This enables…
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7 Best Network Security Tools to Use in 2026
This guide is for IT professionals, security teams, and business leaders looking to strengthen network defenses in 2026. It covers the best network security tools to protect data and help reduce overall organizational risk. Network security tools incorporate hardware and software technologies, methods, and policies to preserve network integrity and prevent potential breaches. These tools…
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6 Best Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, security teams, and network administrators looking to strengthen threat detection and response in 2026. It covers the top intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) and key features to consider when choosing the right solution. Network security is not just about keeping the bad guys out. It’s about having a…
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Police arrest 10 suspected members of Black Axe cybercrime gang
A coordinated police operation in Switzerland has targeted suspected members of the Black Axe criminal network. On 28 April 2026, authorities carried out house searches across several Swiss cantons, leading to 10 arrests, including the Black Axe ‘Regional Head’ for Southern Europe. Most of those arrested are reported to be of Nigerian origin. The suspects…
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US, UK agencies warn hackers were hiding on Cisco firewalls long after patches were applied
A state-sponsored hacking group has implanted a custom backdoor on Cisco network security devices that can survive firmware updates and standard reboots, U.S. and British cybersecurity authorities disclosed Thursday, marking a significant escalation in a campaign that has targeted government and critical infrastructure networks since at least late 2025. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
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GapMaps Names Peter Holmes CEO to Lead Global Expansion
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: GapMaps, the leading location intelligence platform powering physical network expansion, today announced the appointment of Peter Holmes as Chief Executive Officer.
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Gigamon Showcases Momentum in the Network Observability Market, as AI and Hybrid Cloud Drive Demand for Deep Observability
GUEST RESEARCH: Network observability market growth projected to be 6.5 percent to $4.39 billion by 2029, with AI-, cloud-, and security-driven segments poised to double or triple that pace
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Check Point Software Ranks #1 in Miercom’s 2026 Hybrid Mesh Network Security
COMPANY NEWS: Miercom’s 2026 Hybrid Mesh Network Security Assessment Shows Check Point achieving the highest overall security effectiveness score of 99.8%, highlighting its industry-leading threat prevention
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Toxic Combinations: When Cross-App Permissions Stack into Risk
On January 31, 2026, researchers disclosed that Moltbook, a social network built for AI agents, had left its database wide open, exposing 35,000 email addresses and 1.5 million agent API tokens across 770,000 active agents. The more worrying part sat inside the private messages. Some of those conversations held plaintext third-party credentials, including OpenAI API…
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Scale Computing Debuts Velocity Partner Program
Scale Computing, a provider of edge computing and network solutions, has announced the launch of a new next-generation partner program. Prioritizing speed, clarity, and partner execution The Scale Computing Velocity Partner Program was designed to replace traditional volume-based models and is engineered to help partners navigate the evolving virtualization and distributed IT markets by reducing…
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Little Snitch for Linux shows what your apps are connecting to
Network monitoring on Linux has long been a gap for users who want per-process visibility into outbound connections. Existing tools either operate at the command line or were designed for server security rather than desktop privacy. Objective Development, the Austrian company behind the macOS firewall utility Little Snitch, released a Linux version of the tool.…
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Mobile World Congress 2026: AI-powered Network Security
Cisco is the sole supplier of network services to Mobile World Congress. The Security and Network Operations Center used Splunk to bring them together.
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Powering MWC Barcelona – Building a Unified SOC and NOC with Splunk in Record Time
Cisco is the sole supplier of network services to Mobile World Congress. The Security and Network Operations Center used Splunk to bring them together.
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Inside the Mobile World Congress 2026 SOC: Detecting Shadow Traffic with Firepower 6100
Cisco is the sole supplier of network services to Mobile World Congress. The Security and Network Operations Center used Cisco Secure Firewall 6100, Secure Access, Cisco XDR and Splunk to bring them together.
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AI-powered Network Security at the Mobile World Congress 2026 SNOC
Cisco is the sole supplier of network services to Mobile World Congress. The Security and Network Operations Center used Splunk to bring them together.
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6G network design puts AI at the center of spectrum, routing, and fault management
Wireless network operators are preparing for a generation of infrastructure where AI is built into the architecture from the start. Sixth-generation networks, expected to reach commercial development over the coming decade, are being designed with AI at the center of how spectrum is allocated, traffic is routed, and failures are detected. A paper by researchers…
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Telstra Changes To Mobile Plans From 5 May 2026: More Choice And Support For Customers
Our customers are doing more on our network than ever before and we’re investing to deliver the best experience available, while helping Australians to stay connected.
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Lightstorm Upgrades JGA Submarine Cable with Ciena to Support 400Gbps Services Enabling Next-Generation Cloud and AI Connectivity Between Japan and Australia
COMPANY NEWS: Lightstorm, a leading cloud and AI network infrastructure platform delivering high-performance terrestrial and subsea connectivity across Asia-Pacific, today announced the successful quadrupling of client service capacity of its Japan–Guam–Australia (JGA) submarine cable system. Powered by Ciena’s WaveLogic coherent optical technology, the upgrade significantly increases capacity and performance across the JGA route. This enables scalable,…
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Police Shut Down 373,000 Dark Web Sites in Single-Operator CSAM Network
Police shut down 373K dark web sites in a one-man CSAM and cybercrime network run by a 35-year-old man in China, with global probe ongoing.
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FBI warns of Handala hackers using Telegram in malware attacks
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned network defenders that Iranian hackers linked to the country’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) are using Telegram in malware attacks. […]
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International police Operation Alice take down 373,000 dark web sites exploiting children
Operation Alice: Police dismantle a massive dark web network with 373,000 fake sites luring users seeking child sexual abuse material. An international law enforcement operation, code named Operation Alice, shut down one of the largest dark web scams, uncovering over 373,000 fake sites tricking users seeking child sexual abuse content. The operation, first investigated in…
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NIST updates its DNS security guidance for the first time in over a decade
DNS infrastructure underpins nearly every network connection an organization makes, yet security configurations for it have gone largely unrevised at the federal guidance level for more than twelve years. NIST published SP 800-81r3, the Secure Domain Name System Deployment Guide, superseding a version that dates to 2013. The document covers three main areas: using DNS…
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Amazon Launches eero Outdoor 7 in Australia: Multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi 7 For Outside
The Outdoor 7 takes your wifi outside and is now available in Australia. Your eero network can finally adventure to the great outdoors, regardless of the season.
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Ubiquiti defect poses account takeover risk for UniFi Networking Application users
Researchers and threat hunters are scrambling to contain a maximum-severity defect in Ubiquiti’s UniFi Network Application that attackers could exploit to take over user accounts by accessing and manipulating files. The path-traversal vulnerability — CVE-2026-22557 — affects software used to manage UniFi networking devices, including access points, gateways and switches. The vendor disclosed and released…
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9 Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solutions in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, network administrators, and security teams evaluating next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), and it covers how they work, key features, and what to look for in 2026 solutions. NGFWs have evolved beyond traditional firewalls to deliver deep packet inspection, application awareness, and integrated threat prevention, helping organizations defend against increasingly sophisticated attacks.…
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Max severity Ubiquiti UniFi flaw may allow account takeover
Ubiquiti has patched two vulnerabilities in the UniFi Network Application, including a maximum-severity flaw that may allow attackers to take over user accounts. […]
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Top 6 Network Access Control (NAC) Solutions in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders and security teams evaluating the best network access control (NAC) solutions in 2026, highlighting top platforms and what they do best. Choosing the right NAC tool is critical for securing modern networks, managing device access, and maintaining compliance across increasingly complex environments. Below, we break down six leading solutions—each…
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Tufin introduces AI agents to take on network security work
Tufin is launching a new collection of AI agents designed to take on network security tasks for teams that are already stretched thin. This helps free up scarce expertise to focus on higher-level risks, critical decisions, and defending the enterprise. Enterprise infrastructure is becoming more dynamic, decentralized, and harder to secure. Tufin’s Network Connectivity Graph,…
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GoTo Launches New LogMeIn Partner Network
Cloud communications and IT organization, GoTo, is launching its new LogMeIn Partner Network, a program that supports IT partners and MSPs with solutions, resources, and enablement opportunities for business growth. GSI and MSP support for a competitive landscape The new partner network is designed to maximize partner success and support technology partners, resellers, Global System…
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Enterprise Cloud Network Solutions for Multi-Cloud Environments: Top Platforms
Enterprise Cloud Network Solutions secure multi-cloud environments with Zero Trust, visibility, and threat prevention across users, apps, and distributed data systems.
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OpenClaw AI Agent Flaws Could Enable Prompt Injection and Data Exfiltration
China’s National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNCERT) has issued a warning about the security stemming from the use of OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot), an open-source and self-hosted autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent. In a post shared on WeChat, CNCERT noted that the platform’s “inherently weak default security configurations,” coupled with its
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Authorities dismantle SocksEscort proxy network behind millions in fraud
SocksEscort, a residential proxy network used to exploit thousands of compromised home routers worldwide and facilitate large-scale fraud that cost victims millions of dollars, has been disrupted in an international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Department of Justice. The domain seizure notice Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains and 23 servers located in…
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Feds Takes Down SocksEscort Proxy Network Used in Global Fraud Schemes
European and US agencies dismantled the SocksEscort proxy network built on infected routers and used by cybercriminals in global fraud schemes.
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Authorities takedown global proxy network SocksEscort
Authorities from multiple countries dismantled SocksEscort, a residential proxy network cybercriminals used to commit large-scale fraud, claiming access to about 369,000 IP addresses since 2020, the Justice Department said Thursday. Europol, which aided the investigation alongside various law enforcement agencies, Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs and the Shadowserver Foundation, said the malicious proxy service compromised routers…
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Iran-Linked Handala Hackers Claim Major Hacks on Stryker and Verifone
Iran-linked Handala hackers claim cyberattacks on Stryker and Verifone. Stryker confirms network disruption while Verifone says no breach evidence found.
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Network Map 2.0 provides live network mapping and faster risk containment
Zero Networks has announced Network Map 2.0, an advancement in real-time network mapping designed to help large enterprises eliminate decision paralysis, reduce blast radius and turn visibility into immediate, enforceable action. Network Map 2.0 capability replaces static, point-in-time visualizations that must be generated on demand with a continuously updated, living map of the enterprise. Unlike…
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IFS launches IFS.ai Logistics, transforming enterprise transport management with Industrial AI
IFS.ai Logistics unites AI-driven planning, zero-touch execution, freight audit, and network optimisation into a single closed operational loop – turning logistics from a hard-to-govern cost centre into a strategic advantage
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Product Showcase: Fing Desktop puts network visibility on your screen
Phones, laptops, smart TVs, cameras, and smart home equipment all use the same network. Knowing what’s connected helps users manage performance and security. Fing Desktop provides tools that identify devices, test connectivity, and analyze network activity. Creating an account is required to use the platform. Account creation The free plan gives access to core discovery…
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FBI wiretap system tapped by hackers
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified a suspected incident on a network used to manage wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, CNN reported. The FBI acknowledged the incident in a statement to CNN, saying, “The FBI identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks, and we have leveraged all technical capabilities to…
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FBI wiretap system tapped by hackers
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified a suspected incident on a network used to manage wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, CNN reported. The FBI acknowledged the incident in a statement to CNN, saying, “The FBI identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks, and we have leveraged all technical capabilities to…
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Optimize Your Sophos Firewall Security
Upgrade to Sophos Firewall v22 today. Categories: Products & Services Tags: Firewall, v22, network
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Alkira Launches Connect Partner Program
Alkira, a Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS) leader, is launching the Alkira Connect Partner Program. Connecting GSI, CSP, MSP, and other partners to improved revenue streams The program is designed to mirror modern enterprise buying motions and delivers a framework to partners that allows them to build customer trust by solving complex problems faster,…
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Cloudflare tracked 230 billion daily threats and here is what it found
Cloudflare’s network blocks over 230 billion threats per day. The volume indicates how routine and automated the attack cycle has become, and the patterns behind that volume point to a shift in how breaches begin and progress. Cloudflare’s threat research unit, Cloudforce One, published its inaugural cyber threat report 2026, covering activity observed through 2025…
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Project Compass Targets 764 Network as 30 Arrested and Victims Rescued
Europol’s Project Compass targets The Com (aka 764 network), an online group exploiting minors. After 30 arrests, officials say the hunt for those involved is far from over.
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IPFire ships its 200th core update with a new domain blocklist and kernel upgrade
Network firewall distribution IPFire released Core Update 200, marking the 200th incremental update to the 2.29 branch. The release bundles a kernel upgrade, a beta domain blocklist service, security patches for OpenSSL and glibc, and a range of component updates. The kernel has been rebased on Linux 6.18.7 LTS, bringing updated hardware security mitigations alongside…
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⚡ Weekly Recap: SD-WAN 0-Day, Critical CVEs, Telegram Probe, Smart TV Proxy SDK and More
This week is not about one big event. It shows where things are moving. Network systems, cloud setups, AI tools, and common apps are all being pushed in different ways. Small gaps in access control, exposed keys, and normal features are being used as entry points. The pattern becomes clear only when you see everything…
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NetQuest launches NetworkLens for hyperscale AI threat detection
NetQuest has announced NetQuest NetworkLens, a new portfolio of hyperscale real-time network intelligence datasets engineered to power AI-driven cyber threat detection and advanced security analytics. As cyber defense increasingly relies on machine learning, behavioral detection, and data pipelines, the network metadata required to uncover advanced threats has evolved. NetworkLens captures precise contextual intelligence modern AI…
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Europol’s Project Compass nets 30 arrests in crackdown on “The Com”
Europol’s Project Compass led to 30 arrests targeting ‘The Com’ network, identifying 62 victims and protecting four children from harm. A yearlong operation, code-named Project Compass, led by Europol has dealt a major blow to The Com,’ a cybercrime network known for targeting children and teenagers. The joint effort, called Project Compass and coordinated by…
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Security hole could let hackers take over Juniper Networks PTX core routers
Network admins with Juniper PTX series routers in their environments are being warned to patch immediately, because a newly-discovered critical vulnerability could lead to an unauthenticated threat actor running code with root privileges. The hole is “especially dangerous, because these devices often sit in the middle of the network, not on the fringes,” said Piyush…
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‘Project Compass’ Cracks Down on ‘The Com’: 30 Members of Notorious Cybercrime Gang Arrested
International law enforcement operation led by Europol targets network of teenagers and young adults involved in ransomware attacks, extortion and other crimes
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Oculeus 2FN authenticates calls in real time to stop CLI spoofing
Oculeus has launched its new Two Factor Network (2FN) solution. The 2FN solution provides a framework for telcos to trace the origin of traffic, verify caller identity, determine the roaming status of inbound calls, and prevent Caller Line Identification (CLI) spoofing. The landscape of fraud has been changed by cybercrime-as-a-service with the evolution of specialized…
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Project Compass is Europol’s new playbook for taking on The Com
A global law enforcement effort has taken root to combat The Com, a sprawling nihilistic network of thousands of minors and young adults engaged in various forms of cybercrime, including physical violence and extortion. Project Compass, an operation coordinated by Europol with support from 28 countries, including all members of the Five Eyes, has resulted…
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Tradewinds Networks Announces Infrastructure Platform
Tradewinds Network has announced the launch of its smart city-integrated infrastructure platform. The integrated Owner-hosted Community Network (OHCN) architecture with AI-driven cybersecurity aims to secure core-to-edge infrastructure for municipalities and enterprises. Platform supports digitalinfrastructure operations The platform now supports multi-tenant facilities, municipalities, aviation hubs, manufacturing environments, utilities, and defense-adjacent operations seeking resilient, community-aligned digital infrastructure.…
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Critical Juniper Networks PTX flaw allows full router takeover
A critical vulnerability in the Junos OS Evolved network operating system running on PTX Series routers from Juniper Networks could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute code remotely with root privileges. […]
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APCON IntellaStore IV analyzes network traffic characteristics for further processing
Deploying the IntellaStore IV Network Security Appliance from APCON means easy installation, dedicated network packet capture, and a seamless workflow from traffic of interest to security and compliance tools. The release of APCON’s IntellaStore IV empowers network security engineers, business owners, office managers, and others to conveniently address network visibility (filtering, port tagging, etc.) as…
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Governments issue warning over Cisco zero-day attacks dating back to 2023
Attackers have been exploiting a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco’s network edge software for at least three years, and the global campaign is ongoing, authorities said across a series of warnings released Wednesday. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive about the global attacks and issued joint guidance with the Five…
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Netskope NewEdge AI Fast Path reduces latency for enterprise AI workloads
Netskope has announced NewEdge AI Fast Path, a set of capabilities designed to optimize network paths to critical AI destinations, including applications hosted in public, private, or neo-cloud environments. The offering reduces latency and costs, improves performance and resilience, and delivers a secure experience for teams using AI applications or enterprises adopting agentic AI. Eliminating…
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Modernizing TACACS+: Why Full-Session Encryption Matters More Than Ever
Protect your network from Salt Typhoon-style attacks. Learn how Cisco ISE 3.4 uses TACACS+ over TLS 1.3 and Duo MFA to provide full-session encryption.
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Romanian Hacker Extradited to US Admits Hacking Oregon State Network
Catalin Dragomir admits to hacking an Oregon government office and selling network access. Read more on the $250k fraud case and his 2026 sentencing.
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Romanian hacker pleads guilty to selling access to Oregon state networks
A Romanian man pleaded guilty to selling admin access to Oregon’s state network for $3,000 in Bitcoin and repeatedly accessing it to prove control. Catalin Dragomir (45) from Romania, pleaded guilty in the U.S. for selling unauthorized admin access to an Oregon state emergency management network. He gained access in June 2021, advertised it, and…
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Japanese tech giant Advantest hit by ransomware attack
Advantest Corporation disclosed that its corporate network has been targeted in a ransomware attack that may have affected customer or employee data. […]
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Connected and Compromised: When IoT Devices Turn Into Threats
Reused passwords, a lack of network segmentation, and poor sanitization processes make the Internet of Things’ attack surfaces more dangerous.
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Proofpoint Launches Revamped Global Partner Network
Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance provider, has unveiled the Proofpoint Partner Network, an enhanced global partner program designed to help partners grow faster, strengthen margins, and deliver greater value to customers as cyber threats increasingly target people, data, and AI-driven workflows. Proofpoint aligns new partner network with channel growth According to Proofpoint, the new…
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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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Superloop Awarded ‘Fastest Fixed Network’ in Australia for a Second Consecutive Time
COMPANY NEWS: Superloop has again been named “Fastest Fixed Network”* by Ookla for the second half of 2025, securing its second consecutive win and confirming its status as the award winner for 2025’s fastest fixed network provider, based on Ookla’s Speedtest Awards.
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Australia’s Copper Sunset Accelerates: NBN Passes 3 Million Fibre Customers as Speed Appetite Explodes
NBN Co’s half-year results reveal a nation hungry for speed – and a network racing to keep up with an AI-powered future
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Product showcase: PCAPdroid analyzes Android app network activity
PCAPdroid is a free, open-source Android app that allows inspection of network traffic. Installation is straightforward and does not require creating an account. To begin capturing traffic, a VPN request must be accepted, which allows the app to monitor network activity. Once permission is granted, tapping the play button starts PCAPdroid, which then runs in…
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Stop comparing safety and cybersecurity, they have very little in common
Nearly a year ago, we hosted Dug Song, the legendary founder of Duo Security, on Inside the Network. During that conversation, Dug shared a powerful analogy that has stuck with me. He explained that in aviation, a plane crashes the same way only once, or maybe twice. Whenever it happens, we get to the bottom…
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Portnox expands ZTNA with passwordless access for RDP, SSH, and enterprise consoles
Portnox has unveiled a major expansion of its zero trust network access (ZTNA) solution, extending credential-free access beyond web and on-premises applications to include enterprise console-based applications. Organizations can eliminate passwords and credentials from administrative access via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Secure Shell (SSH), Virtual Network Computing (VNC), and Teletype Network (Telnet). This removes the…
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NetBrain R12.3 Brings Agentic AI to Network Operations
NetBrain Technologies has released version 12.3 of its network operations platform, adding agentic AI capabilities designed to autonomously investigate network issues, recommend fixes, and guide engineers through remediation across hybrid and cloud environments. NetBrain Technologies touts manual workload reduction and time savings for engineers The Burlington, Mass.-based vendor positions the release as a step toward…
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Hackers breach SmarterTools network using flaw in its own software
SmarterTools confirmed last week that the Warlock ransomware gang breached its network after compromising an email system, but did not impact business applications or account data. […]