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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Continuing Scans for swagger.json, (Wed, Jun 3rd)
Enterprise applications often still use complex standards like SOAP for web services. The big advantage of SOAP is its tight and extensive standards, which enable interoperability across an enterprise governed by web services. The disadvantage of SOAP: First, while it is de facto usually used over HTTP, it does not leverage HTTP, leading to unnecessary…
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Identify unused AWS KMS keys and prevent accidental key deletions
As you scale your use of Amazon Web Services (AWS), managing KMS keys becomes increasingly important. Whether you manage a handful of keys or thousands across multiple AWS accounts and AWS Regions, there’s often a need to audit key usage to help you meet compliance requirements, evaluate your risk posture, and optimize key management costs.…
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Red Hat npm packages compromised in new Mini Shai-Hulud malware wave
Unknown attackers have compromised 30+ Red Hat Cloud Services npm packages with malware that goes after credentials stored in developers’ build environment. What the malware stole and how it can spread further The compromised packages were published in two different GitHub source repositories on June 1, 2026, between 10:53 and 10:53:33 UTC and 13:44 and…
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Spring 2026 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 188 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Spring 2026 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 188 services over the 12-month period from April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering…
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Robotaxis Are Spreading Across the U.S.—and So Is the Backlash
As autonomous taxi services scale beyond Silicon Valley, new problems abound for cities.
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From $5 Attacks to Botnet-Powered Platforms: Inside the DDoS-as-a- Service Market
DDoS attacks are increasingly being sold like subscription services, complete with pricing tiers, support, and reseller programs. Flare explores how the DDoS-as-a-Service market has evolved from scattered tools into polished attack platforms. […]
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Encore Performance: Sophos ranked #1 Overall in Endpoint, EDR, XDR, MDR, and Firewall for the 2nd consecutive time in the G2 Summer 2026 Reports
Ranked #1 in 67 global reports Categories: Products & Services
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Services Revenue Becomes the Channel’s Growth Engine
Halfway into 2026, managed services continue to emerge as one of the industry’s strongest growth engines. Gone are the days when infrastructure deals and one-time product sales dominated partner revenue. Increasingly, the real opportunity lies in the services surrounding technology, from AI advisory and deployment to cybersecurity management and implementation. In this article, we examine…
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LG Launches PRO Services to Simplify DVLED Rollouts for Partners
LG Electronics USA’s commercial display division has launched LG PRO Services, a new “manufacturer-backed” installation service for its Direct View LED (DVLED) portfolio. The service covers fixed-price All-in-One DVLED models as well as cabinet-based indoor DVLED solutions, expanding LG’s role beyond hardware to help partners plan, deploy, and scale display projects with greater confidence. Addressing…
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Deleted Google API keys keep working for up to 23 minutes, researchers warn
Google API keys are credentials that let applications access Google services, from Maps to the Gemini AI. If a key is leaked, an attacker can use it to make API calls, rack up charges, and, if Gemini is enabled, access uploaded files and cached conversations. The assumed fix is simple: delete the key. But Aikido…
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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,…
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AWS Security Hub Extended: Why enterprise security products should sell themselves
Our largest security services customers started the same way every customer does – with a click. They enabled Amazon GuardDuty, Amazon Inspector, AWS WAF, and AWS Security Hub, experienced the benefits in real time, and evaluated with transparent pay-as-you-go pricing. No RFP. No six-month evaluation. No multi-year commitment up front. Our field teams played a…
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Q&A: AI Ushers in a New Era in MSP Service Efficiency
The managed services industry is under increasing pressure to scale operations, improve response times, and maintain profitability without continuously adding headcount. For many MSPs, the challenge lies in the operational burden that is created by workflows that still depend heavily on human coordination at nearly every stage of the service desk process. According to Mark…
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WantToCry ransomware remotely encrypts files
Brute-force attempts against SMB services can be early signs of an attack Categories: Threat Research Tags: Ransomware, WantToCry, SMB
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West Pharmaceutical says hackers stole data, encrypted systems
West Pharmaceutical Services disclosed that it was the target of a cyberattack that resulted in data exfiltration and system encryption. […]
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Introducing the updated AWS User Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Responsible AI Adoption
The financial services industry (FSI) is using AI to transform how financial institutions serve their customers. AI solutions can help proactively manage portfolios, automatically refinance mortgages when rates decrease, and negotiate insurance premiums for customers. However, this adoption brings new governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) considerations that organizations need to address. To help FSI customers…
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PCI PIN and P2PE compliance packages for AWS Payment Cryptography are now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) and PCI Point-to-Point Encryption (PCI P2PE) assessments for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. This assessment expands the AWS Payment Cryptography compliance portfolio, with AWS now validated as a component provider for Key Management (KMCP) and…
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Pine Services Group Acquires Australian ERP Firm Stratus
Evergreen’s Pine Services Group has acquired Australian ERP consulting and implementation partner Stratus Consulting Group, expanding the company’s presence in the Asia-Pacific market as demand for cloud modernization and enterprise application services continues driving consolidation across the IT services sector. Acquisition expands Pine’s global services footprint With Stratus joining the portfolio, Pine now operates across…
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The hidden smart fridge risks that emerge years after purchase
Household refrigerators are built to last more than a decade. The software, cloud services, and mobile apps that control them are not. A new analysis from Erik Buchmann at Leipzig University maps what happens when those two timelines collide, and the findings reach further than the kitchen. The study examines three current models on the…
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iOS 26.5 is out, bringing encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone and Android users
Apple is bringing long-awaited end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging between iPhone and Android users in iOS 26.5. The feature is launching in beta for iPhone users running iOS 26.5 on supported carriers and Android users using the latest version of Google Messages. “When RCS messages are end-to-end encrypted, they can’t be read…
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Complimentary virtual training: Get hands-on with AWS Security Services
If you’re looking to strengthen your organization’s security posture on Amazon Web Services (AWS) but aren’t sure where to start, then we’re here to help. Security Activation Days are complimentary, virtual, hands-on workshops designed to help you get practical experience with AWS security services in a single session. What to expect Each Security Activation Day…
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Virtuozzo Targets AI Infrastructure Costs With New Platform
As companies race to build AI services without drowning in infrastructure costs, Virtuozzo says it wants to make the process leaner, faster, and far less complicated. The infrastructure software company on Monday unveiled its new vision for AI infrastructure, introducing what it calls a fully integrated system designed to help businesses run AI workloads more…
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AWS achieves SNI 27017, SNI 27018, and SNI 9001 certifications for the AWS Asia Pacific (Jakarta) Region
Amazon Web Services (AWS) achieved three Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI) certifications for the AWS Asia Pacific (Jakarta) Region: SNI ISO/IEC 27017:2015, SNI ISO/IEC 27018:2019, and SNI ISO 9001:2015. SNI represents Indonesia’s national standards framework, comprising standards that are broadly applicable across industries within the country. These certifications further demonstrate that AWS services meet nationally recognized…
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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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Announcing the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management on AWS Compliance Guide
AWS Security Assurance Services is announcing the release of our latest compliance guide, ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management on AWS, which provides practical guidance for organizations establishing and operating a risk management program in AWS environments using ISO 31000:2018 principles. The guide explains how organizations can integrate AWS services into their risk management processes to support…
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Top Five Sales Challenges Costing MSPs Cybersecurity Revenue
The managed security services market is projected to grow from $38.31 billion in 2025 to $69.16 billion by 2030[1], with cybersecurity being the fastest-growing sector[2]. Despite this opportunity, many MSPs leave revenue on the table because their go-to-market strategy fails to connect technical expertise with business needs. This execution gap is where most deals stall.…
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AWS, Microsoft, & Google Cloud Converge Around AI-Led Growth
The “big three” hyperscalers, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and Google Cloud, have been especially active over the past 12 months, operating both as suppliers of in-demand data center capacity for AI model developers and as builders of their own models, services, and tools. While each has historically leaned into distinct strengths and target markets,…
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New Bluekit phishing service includes an AI assistant, 40 templates
A new phishing kit named Bluekit offers more than 40 templates targeting popular services and includes basic AI features for generating campaign drafts. […]
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Top Benefits of Cybersecurity Services for Strengthening Business Network Security
In this post, I will talk about the top benefits of cybersecurity services for strengthening business network security. Modern businesses depend on connected systems, cloud tools, mobile devices, and shared data to operate efficiently each day. As networks grow more complex, security risks also increase, making it essential for companies to protect digital assets, communication…
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Margin vs. Madness: Fixing MSSP Top 5 Operational Nightmares
Leading a managed security services provider has never been a comfortable job. And it isn’t now, though the demand for MSSPs has never been higher. The global threat landscape is expanding faster than most enterprise security teams can keep pace with, and organizations across every sector are turning to managed providers to fill the gap. For MSSP leaders, this…
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Kuse Web App Abused to Host Phishing Document
Bad actors took advantage of the legitimate name and services of Kuse, a popular AI-based app designed for workplaces. The attackers exploited the users’ trust in Kuse to carry out a phishing attack.
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Access control with IAM Identity Center session tags
As organizations expand their Amazon Web Services (AWS) footprint, managing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient access across multiple accounts becomes increasingly important. AWS IAM Identity Center offers a centralized, unified solution for managing workforce access to AWS accounts. It simplifies authentication, enhances security, and provides a seamless user sign-in experience to AWS services across diverse environments.…
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RMIT University launches Cloud Innovation Lab, powered by Amazon Web Services
RMIT University has launched the RMIT AWS Innovation Lab (RAIL), powered by Amazon Web Services, in a landmark strategic collaboration designed to accelerate clinical research and public health, drive digital innovation and strengthen industry partnerships across Australia.
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CVE-2026-28950: Apple Fixes iOS Flaw That Retained Deleted Notification Data
Apple has released security updates to address a Notification Services issue in iOS and iPadOS that could cause alerts marked for deletion to remain stored on a device. The fix was delivered in iOS 26.4.2 / iPadOS 26.4.2 and iOS 18.7.8 / iPadOS 18.7.8, where Apple says the problem was resolved through improved data redaction.…
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Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case
Apple has rolled out a software fix for iOS and iPadOS to address a Notification Services flaw that stored notifications marked for deletion on the device. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-28950 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a logging issue that has been addressed with improved data redaction. “Notifications marked for deletion could be…
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Apple fixes iOS bug that retained deleted notification data
Apple has released out-of-band security updates for iPhone and iPad devices to fix a Notification Services flaw that could allow notifications marked for deletion to remain stored on the device. […]
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Vodafone Business Launch New AI and Cybersecurity Solutions to Accelerate Small Business Digital Transformation in Partnership with Google Cloud
New managed security and AI concierge services mark the latest milestone in $1billion strategic partnership
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Bluesky Back Online After DDoS Attack, as Iran-Linked 313 Team Takes Credit
Bluesky is back online after a roughly 24-hour DDoS attack disrupted services, with the Iran-linked 313 Team claiming responsibility and no data breach reported.
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Winter 2025 SOC 1 report is now available with 184 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Winter 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 report is now available. The report covers 184 services over the 12-month period from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, giving customers a full year of assurance. This report demonstrates our continuous commitment to adhering to…
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Report: Enterprises Rely on Managed Services to Scale AI
New research has found that an overwhelming majority of executives view managed services as essential for the delivery of agentic AI. Boosting AI with managed services According to the global KPMG Managed Services Outlook Survey 2026, more than 90 percent of executives believe managed services are essential to their agentic AI journeys, and 87 percent…
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Operation PowerOFF: 75K Users of DDoS-for-Hire Services Identified and Warned
Operation PowerOFF identifies and warns 75K users of DDoS-for-hire services, nets 4 arrests, and seizes 53 domains in a Europol-led crackdown.
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Cisco Systems issues three advisories for critical vulnerabilities in Webex, ISE
Admins who use Cisco Webex Services configured to use trust anchors within the SSO integration with Control Hub must install a new identity provider certificate to close a critical vulnerability, or risk losing access control. Cisco said in an advisory this week that admins must upload a new identity provider (IdP) SAML certificate to Webex…
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Cisco Systems issues three advisories for critical vulnerabilities in Webex, ISE
Admins who use Cisco Webex Services configured to use trust anchors within the SSO integration with Control Hub must install a new identity provider certificate to close a critical vulnerability, or risk losing access control. Cisco said in an advisory this week that admins must upload a new identity provider (IdP) SAML certificate to Webex…
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Cisco fixed four critical flaws in Identity Services and Webex
Cisco fixed four critical flaws in Identity Services and Webex that could allow code execution and user impersonation. Cisco has addressed four critical vulnerabilities affecting its Identity Services and Webex platforms. The flaws could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and impersonate any user within the affected services. The issues pose serious security risks, prompting…
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Security Services For Technology Campuses in San Francisco
In this post, I will talk about security Services for technology campuses in San Francisco. The technology sector in San Francisco has its own pace. People come in early, stay late, move between buildings, meet in common areas, take calls outside, receive deliveries throughout the day. It’s not a static environment. It’s constantly moving, which…
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Apple devices’ satellite link is under new ownership
Globalstar, a mobile satellite services (MSS) operator in which Apple has a 20% stake, on Tuesday announced a merger agreement with Amazon, which, pending regulatory approval, could soon bring direct to device services (D2D) services to Leo, the latter’s low Earth orbit satellite network. The deal, worth an estimated $11.6 billion, is an indication that…
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Adactin Launches Spark Graduate Program to Strengthen Australia’s Digital Workforce
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Adactin, a leading Australian technology services provider with deep expertise in cloud, AI, and quality engineering services, today announced the launch of the Adactin Spark Graduate Program, a digital skills uplift program designed to support IT students transitioning from academic study to real-world industry experience.
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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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RapidScale Set to Announce New Partner Program
RapidScale, a managed cloud services organization, has announced its new partner program to change how it engages with the channel. The Ascend Partner Program is a tiered initiative that accelerates RapidScale’s new solutions-led go-to-market approach and partners’ role as strategic advisors. The program is designed to empower partners to capture a greater share of customer…
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Adobe Summit 2026: How Adobe hopes to redesign marketing and creativity with AI
Adobe Summit serves as a platform for Adobe to introduce new services, capabilities, and enhancements to its portfolio of creative and marketing software and services. The 2026 edition kicks off live in Las Vegas on April 20, with a virtual event running alongside it. The company has long been a name to watch as a…
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Ransomware attack on ChipSoft knocks EHR services offline across hospitals in the Netherlands and Belgium
Dutch healthcare IT firm ChipSoft suffered a ransomware attack, forcing services and its HiX platform offline, impacting hospitals and patients. ChipSoft, a major Dutch provider of EHR systems, was hit by a ransomware attack that forced it to take its website and digital services offline, disrupting access for hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients. EHR (Electronic…
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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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Zip to launch ZMobile to Australian customers
Zip Co (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centred products, has today announced the launch of ZMobile, a new mobile offering created in partnership with TPG Telecom, designed to make it easier for Australians to access great mobile plans, providing value without compromise.
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Signature Healthcare hit by cyberattack, services and pharmacies impacted
Massachusetts’ Signature Healthcare diverts ambulances and cancels services after a cyberattack disrupts hospital operations and pharmacy access. The hospital Signature Healthcare in Brockton, Massachusetts, diverted ambulances and canceled some services after a cyberattack disrupted operations. Pharmacies couldn’t fill prescriptions, though urgent care and walk-in services remained open. Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is a non-profit community…
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Managed Security Services Shift as AI Reshapes Risk
Managed security services are entering a new phase of growth (and complexity) as AI accelerates both cyberattacks and defense strategies. For MSPs and channel partners, that dual pressure is forcing a shift in how security is delivered, packaged, and monetized. From bundled service offerings to tighter vendor alignment, providers are rethinking their role as strategic…
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Treeline Raises $25M to Reinvent IT Services Model
Treeline is betting that IT services are overdue for a structural overhaul. With $25 million in new funding, the startup is positioning its AI-driven platform as a software-first alternative to traditional managed services models. Rethinking how IT services run with an AI-native approach The company, based in San Francisco, is building what it calls a…
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efex acquires IT solutions provider Priority 1 IT, ‘strengthening regional presence and healthcare capability’
efex, one of Australia’s leading providers of managed IT services, cybersecurity, technology solutions, and business optimisation. has acquired Priority 1 IT, strengthening its geographical footprint in Queensland and deepening its healthcare and medical IT capability”.
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Kremlin Enters the Chat With Russia’s New Super-App
Max, a messaging and e-commerce platform, will offer everything from taxi-hailing services to electronic passport wallets.
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Preparing for agentic AI: A financial services approach
Deploying agentic AI in financial services requires additional security controls that address AI-specific risks. This post walks you through comprehensive observability and fine-grained access controls—two critical capabilities for maintaining explainability and accountability in AI systems. You will learn seven design principles and get implementation guidance for meeting regulatory requirements while deploying secure AI solutions. Financial…
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WatchGuard Expands NDR Capabilities, Making Advanced Network Threat Detection Practical for MSPs and Midmarket Organisations
Embedded detection, managed services, and automated response simplify NDR adoption for SMEs and MSPs
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Microsoft hands Entra ID users new option for MFA
Organizations rely on MFA to enforce identity checks before granting access to systems and services. Microsoft has made external MFA generally available in Microsoft Entra ID, expanding support for third-party identity providers. Configure external MFA in Microsoft Entra ID (Source: Microsoft) External MFA supports organizations that use third-party MFA solutions to meet regulatory or business…
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Strengthens Revenues and Market Position with IDeaS G3 RMS
IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, today announced that Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach has strengthened its revenues and market position with IDeaS G3 RMS. Since adopting the system, the property has achieved a 10.3% rise in Revenue Generation Index (RGI) and a 10.5% increase…
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Sophos Firewall ranked the #1 overall firewall solution in G2’s Spring 2026 reports
Why organizations are choosing Sophos Firewall to reduce exposure and strengthen resilience Categories: Products & Services, Products Tags: Firewall, G2, Awards
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Adactin Launches AFIVE: An Intelligent AI Knowledge Platform Empowering Enterprises with Consistent Data, Reduced Duplication, and Accelerated Decision-Making
COMPANY NEWS: Adactin, an Australian technology services provider with deep expertise in cloud, AI, and software engineering services, today announced the launch of AFIVE, its next-generation AI-powered knowledge platform designed to transform how organisations access, manage, and leverage information. Built to deliver instant answers and seamless knowledge retrieval, AFIVE enables enterprises to unlock greater productivity…
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FBI Warns Russian Hackers Target Signal, WhatsApp in Mass Phishing Attacks
Threat actors affiliated with Russian Intelligence Services are conducting phishing campaigns to compromise commercial messaging applications (CMAs) like WhatsApp and Signal to seize control of accounts belonging to individuals with high intelligence value, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Friday. “The campaign
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Patch Now: Oracle’s Fusion Middleware Has Critical RCE Flaw
Attackers can execute arbitrary code without authentication if Oracle’s Identity or Web Services Managers are exposed to the Web.
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Telstra and Bendigo Bank announce new five-year partnership
Bendigo Bank has entered into a new arrangement with Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, to supply telecommunications to its business and extensive, national retail network.
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Marquis: Ransomware gang stole data of 672K people in cyberattack
Marquis, a Texas-based financial services provider, revealed this week that a ransomware gang stole the data of over 670,000 individuals in an August 2025 cyberattack that also disrupted operations at 74 banks across the United States. […]
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AWS completes the second GDV community audit with participant insurers in Germany
We’re excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completed its second GDV (German Insurance Association) community audit with 36 members from the Germany insurance industry participating, corresponding to over 63% coverage of the German market in terms of insurance premiums. Community audits are an efficient method to provide additional assurance to a group…
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Amazon Announces Inference Chips Deal With Cerebras
Amazon Web Services says the partnership will allow it to offer lightning-fast inference computing.
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AWS Leader on Cloud Lessons and AI’s Next Wave
Twenty years after Amazon Web Services began reshaping enterprise infrastructure, the company’s partner ecosystem is entering another major transition—this time driven by artificial intelligence. In an interview with Channel Insider, Brian Bohan, director and global lead of the AWS Consulting Center of Excellence, discussed how lessons from the early cloud era are shaping AWS’s approach…
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Telus Digital hit with massive data breach
Telus Digital, which provides business process outsourcing (BPO) services to a range of organizations worldwide, has been hit with a massive cyberattack conducted by extortion group ShinyHunters The group, which has been in operation since 2020, specializes in stealing data from Salesforce and other SaaS vendors, and has also recently been conducting voice phishing (vishing)…
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Active Directory Flaw Enables SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
A vulnerability in Microsoft’s Active Directory Domain Services could allow attackers to escalate privileges and potentially take full control of affected systems. “Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network,” said Microsoft in its advisory. How the Active Directory…
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LevelBlue Introduces New Resilience Retainer Solution
Managed and professional cybersecurity services provider LevelBlue has announced the debut of Resilience Retainer, a new tool that enables prioritized, rapid access to its elite roster of 300+ incident response (IR) experts, under a more versatile, client-friendly evolution of the traditional IT retainer. Resilience Retainer to unify frontline expertise and provide various security solutions This…
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Netrio CEO on Building an AI-Powered Services Platform
Managed services provider Netrio is investing heavily in AI to reshape how it delivers IT services to midmarket customers. Through its NetrioNow platform, the company is integrating automation, sentiment analysis, and AI-driven service workflows to streamline support operations and improve customer insights. In a conversation with Channel Insider, CEO Mark Clayman discussed how the platform…
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AWS expands Security Hub for multicloud security operations
Amazon Web Services is expanding AWS Security Hub to function as a centralized security operations platform capable of aggregating risk signals across multicloud environments. With the updated Security Hub, the company said it will introduce a unified operations layer that provides security teams with near real-time risk analytics, automated analysis, and prioritized insights. As enterprise…
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Datadog Intros MCP Server for Secure AI Observability
Datadog, Inc., a provider of observability and security services for cloud applications, has announced that its MCP Server is now generally available. The Datadog MCP Server provides access to live observability data, enabling teams to debug using their preferred AI coding agents or an Integrated Development Environment, with real-time telemetry, and take action within established…
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TriZetto Provider Solutions Breach Hits 3.4 Million Patients
Billing services provider TriZetto Provider Solutions has begun notifying millions of patients about a data breach
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Cognizant TriZetto breach exposes health data of 3.4 million patients
TriZetto Provider Solutions, a healthcare IT company that develops software and services used by health insurers and healthcare providers, has suffered a data breach that exposed the sensitive information of over 3.4 million people. […]
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The MSP Guide to Using AI-Powered Risk Management to Scale Cybersecurity
Scaling cybersecurity services as an MSP or MSSP requires technical expertise and a business model that delivers measurable value at scale. Risk-based cybersecurity is the foundation of that model. When done right, it builds client trust, increases upsell opportunities, and drives recurring revenue. But to deliver this consistently and efficiently, you need the right technology…
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HHS updates a free risk tool to help hospitals size up their cybersecurity exposure
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a tool Thursday to help health care facilities assess their cybersecurity risks, elevating the emphasis on those threats to the kind produced by weather conditions and other dangers. The assistance from HHS’s Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) comes in the form of an update to…
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AWS completes the 2026 annual Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) certification audit
We’re excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completed the annual Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) certification audit to operate as a Tier 1 Cloud Service Provider (CSP) for the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. This alignment with DESC requirements demonstrates our continued commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for CSPs. Government…
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Lack of regulatory action on hyperscaler dominance prompts inquiry chair to quit
Delays in regulatory action to deal with imbalances in the market for cloud services has prompted the resignation of the chair of an inquiry into the market. Companies deploying cloud services are being hampered by the dominance of Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, a situation exacerbated by the glacial pace in which the UK’s…
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2025 ISO and CSA STAR certificates are now available with one additional service and one new region
Amazon Web Services (AWS) successfully completed the annual recertification audit with no findings for ISO 9001:2015, 27001:2022, 27017:2015, 27018:2019, 27701:2019, 20000-1:2018, 22301:2019, and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0. The objective of the audit was to enable AWS to expand their ISO and CSA STAR certifications to include one new AWS…
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2025 FINMA ISAE 3000 Type II attestation report available with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the issuance of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) Type II attestation report with 183 services in scope. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has published several requirements and guidelines about engaging with outsourced services for the regulated financial services customers in Switzerland. An independent…
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2025 PiTuKri ISAE 3000 Type II attestation report available with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the issuance of the Criteria to Assess the Information Security of Cloud Services (PiTuKri) Type II attestation report with 183 services in scope. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) Cyber Security Centre published PiTuKri, which consists of 52 criteria that provide guidance across 11 domains for…
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Kinetic IT advances to ServiceNow Elite Partner status
COMPANY NEWS: Australian technology services provider Kinetic IT has announced that it has been recognised as a ServiceNow Elite Partner in Consulting & Implementation for providing guidance and expertise to help customise, implement, and scale ServiceNow solutions.
AI, Global Security News
Amazon: Drone strikes damaged AWS data centers in Middle East
Amazon has confirmed that three Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and one in Bahrain have been damaged by drone strikes, causing an extensive outage that is still affecting dozens of cloud computing services. […]
AI, Apps, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, privacy, Risk Management
OpenAI says its US defense deal is safer than Anthropic’s, but is it?
OpenAI has struck a deal to supply the US government with AI services, announcing it hours after US President Donald Trump’s decision on Friday to ban its AI rival Anthropic from all US government contracts. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said of the negotiation, “It was definitely rushed, and the optics don’t look good,” in…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Endpoint, Global Security News, Network Security
Understanding IAM for Managed AWS MCP Servers
As AI agents become part of your development workflows on Amazon Web Services (AWS), you want them to work with your existing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) permissions, not force you to build a separate permissions model. At the same time, you need the flexibility to apply different governance controls when an AI agent…
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Jack Dorsey shrinks Block to ‘intelligence‑native’ model, cutting 4,000 jobs
Block, the payments and financial services company led by Jack Dorsey, is cutting more than 4,000 jobs, nearly half its workforce, because AI tools have made a leaner organisation not just possible, but strategically preferable, Dorsey said in a letter to its shareholders. The cuts will reduce Block’s headcount from over 10,000 to just under…
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AWS successfully completed its first surveillance audit for ISO 42001:2023 with no findings
In November 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) was the first major cloud service provider to announce the ISO/IEC 42001 accredited certification for AI services, covering: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q Business, Amazon Textract, and Amazon Transcribe. In November 2025, AWS successfully completed its first surveillance audit for ISO 42001:2023, Artificial Intelligence Management System with no findings.…
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Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data
Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI assistant and access private data. […]
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GitLab Expands MSP Program for AI-Driven DevSecOps
GitLab is expanding its managed services strategy with a new MSP partner program designed to help providers deliver agentic AI capabilities across the full software development lifecycle while addressing enterprise data sovereignty and compliance requirements. GitLab targets enterprise demand for agentic AI across the software lifecycle Enterprises are accelerating AI adoption but often encounter bottlenecks…
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Exploitable Vulnerabilities Present in 87% of Organizations
Datadog report reveals two-fifths of services are affected by exploitable bugs
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VAST Data Introduces End-to-End Fully Accelerated AI Data Stack with NVIDIA
VAST AI OS will leverage NVIDIA libraries to accelerate both compute and data services for RAG, vector search, real-time SQL, and agentic applications