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Welcoming the Philippine Government to Have I Been Pwned

Today, we welcome the 46th government onboarded to Have I Been Pwned’s free gov service: the Philippines. The Philippines’ National CERT, working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, now has access to monitor official government domains against the data in HIBP. This gives their Cyber Threat Intel and Monitoring Section the ability to…

News alert: Halo Security recognized for helping MSPs manage customers’ external attack surfaces

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 2, 2026, CyberNewswire—Halo Security today announced that its attack surface management solution has been named a 2026 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner by TMC, a leading global media company recognized for building communities in technology and business through live events and digital marketing platforms. This marks the second…

Cisco Debuts Cloud Control for Agentic IT Operations

Cisco today unveiled Cisco Cloud Control, a new unified platform built for humans and AI agents to manage, monitor, and defend critical IT infrastructure. This platform is fully extensible, with more than 40 ecosystem tooling connectors, and fully customizable, enabling the creation of custom applications and agents using natural language directly within the platform. Cisco…

Lemhi Emerges From Stealth With AI Platform Built for MSPs

Lemhi officially launches today after exiting stealth, introducing an AI Transformation-as-a-Service platform built specifically for managed service providers (MSPs).  The company also confirms a pre-seed funding round led by Top Down Ventures, with participation from Lookout Ventures and Start Something Ventures. Why Lemhi says AI operations are a challenge worth addressing Lemhi positions itself as…

1,000 Data Breaches Later, the Disclosure Lag is Worse Than Ever

Today, I loaded the 1,000th data breach into Have I Been Pwned. Reflecting on that milestone number, I pondered how to mark the occasion in writing, and what immediately came to mind was a very simple question: why is it still needed? Especially considering the emergence of privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA in…

Welcoming the Bhutanese Government to Have I Been Pwned

Today, we welcome the 45th government onboarded to Have I Been Pwned’s free gov service: Bhutan. The Bhutan Computer Incident Response Team, BtCIRT, now has access to monitor Bhutanese government domains against the data in HIBP. As Bhutan’s national CIRT, BtCIRT is responsible for consuming threat intelligence and sharing relevant insights with its constituents, helping…

Pros And Cons Of Open Source CMS

Today, we will show you the pros and cons of open-source CMS. In today’s digital landscape, Content Management Systems (CMS) are the cornerstones of website creation. These software applications empower users to publish content, manage media, and build websites without extensive coding knowledge. However, a crucial decision arises: Open-source or closed-source CMS? Let’s delve into…

News alert: Orchid Security study finds invisible identities now outnumber managed accounts

NEW YORK, May 19, 2026, CyberNewswire—Orchid Security, the company solving identity at its core, today released its Identity Gap: 2026 Snapshot report, revealing that the majority of enterprise identity now exists outside the view of identity and access management systems. The report found that invisible identity (“identity dark matter”) now outweighs visible identity across enterprise…

PDQ Targets MSP Workflows with Connect Platform Upgrade

Salt Lake City-based IT management firm PDQ announced today a massive upgrade to its PDQ Connect platform tailored specifically for managed service providers (MSPs).  PDQ Connect adds multitenant management The update introduces a highly requested multitenant architecture and centralized user management system. Instead of constantly logging in and out of disconnected systems to check on…

Optiv: AI is Reshaping the MDR Security Approach for Partners

Cybersecurity is fundamentally different today from many other industries being disrupted by AI. Defenders are constantly facing active adversaries, and AI has only intensified these threats. Many sectors are focused on AI-driven efficiency and automation, while cybersecurity teams must simultaneously defend against attackers who are rapidly adopting AI-powered tooling. In a conversation with Benjamin Spencer,…

Welcoming the Bahamian Government to Have I Been Pwned

Today, we welcome the 44th government onboarded to Have I Been Pwned’s free gov service: The Bahamas. The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas, CIRT-BS, now has access to monitor government domains against the data in HIBP. As the national CIRT, CIRT-BS is responsible for coordinating and supporting cybersecurity-related matters across the country,…

AWS Security Agent full repository code scanning feature now available in preview

Today, we’re excited to announce the preview release of full repository code review, a new capability in AWS Security Agent that performs deep, context-aware security analysis of your entire code base. AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities are advancing rapidly. AWS Security Agent can now find vulnerabilities and build working exploits across your entire code base at a…

News Alert: Lyrie.ai joins Anthropic verification program, unveils protocol for securing AI agents

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 11, 2026, CyberNewswire—Dubai-founded OTT Cybersecurity LLC today announced acceptance into Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program and unveiled the Agent Trust Protocol (ATP), an open cryptographic standard for AI agent identity, scope and action verification slated for IETF submission. OTT Cybersecurity LLC, the company behind Lyrie.ai, today announced two milestones that together…

Google discovers weaponized zero-day exploits created with AI

The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) today released evidence of a zero-day exploit developed by a cybercriminal group with the help of AI. It marks the first time the security research group has identified what it believes to be an AI-crafted zero-day exploit in the wild. While evidence of threat actors using AI models for…

Lyrie.ai Deploys Real-Time Zero-Day Tracking Across Global Enterprise Infrastructure

OTT Cybersecurity LLC, the company behind Lyrie.ai, today announced several milestones that together position the company as foundational security infrastructure for the agentic AI era: the deployment of a real-time zero-day tracking and disclosure system designed to notify affected organizations of active exploit activity; acceptance into Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program (CVP); and the public release…

Welcoming the Costa Rican Government to Have I Been Pwned

Today, we welcome the 42nd government onboarded to Have I Been Pwned’s free gov service: Costa Rica. The CSIRT of the Government of Costa Rica now has access to monitor government domains against the data in HIBP. This enables their national cybersecurity incident response team to identify exposure of government email addresses in data breach,…

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

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

GIGABYTE Launches MO27Q28GR OLED Gaming Monitor in Australia, the Only Brand Offering Both Glossy and Matte 4th Gen WOLED Options

GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announces today the MO27Q28GR, a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor featuring a glossy OLED panel, is now available in Australia. Building on the success of the MO27Q28G, this new variant expands the lineup to offer greater flexibility for gamers and creators. With both glossy and matte options available, GIGABYTE becomes…

Guardz Warns MSPs of Cloud Ransomware and BEC Risks

Today, cybersecurity firm Guardz released its 2026 State of MSP Threat Report, a deep dive into how Artificial Intelligence and identity-first attacks have completely flipped the script for MSPs and the small businesses they protect.  The report reveals that AI has officially killed the obvious phishing email. Gone are the days of spotting a scam…

TeamViewer Advances Toward Autonomous Endpoint Management: Tia Now Generates Automations From Customers’ Own Proven Fixes

TeamViewer today introduced AI-driven scripting for Tia (TeamViewer Intelligent Agent) at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2026 in London. Building on more than one million AI session summaries produced since launch, Tia can now learn from an organisation’s support history and turn resolved issues into ready-to-run automations, giving IT teams a faster, more consistent path to standardising…

TLS Connect gives SMBs a right-sized automated tool to manage TLS certificates

GMO GlobalSign today launched TLS Connect, a Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool designed specifically for SMBs. TLS Connect automates public trust TLS certificate deployment and renewal, allowing SMBs to strengthen security, maintain regulatory compliance and reduce business risk. The introduction of TLS Connect comes on the heels of the first in a series of TLS…

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

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

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

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

Klaviyo Strengthens Canva Partnership with Expanded Integration to Help Marketers Build Creative Campaigns Faster

COMPANY NEWS:  Klaviyo, the autonomous B2C CRM, and Canva today announced a deepened commitment to their partnership with an expanded integration that enables marketers to design and streamline full campaigns in Canva and reach consumers wherever they are. Marketers can seamlessly bring their Canva designs into Klaviyo to personalise, refine, and deliver customer experiences at…

Anthropic’s latest model is deliberately less powerful than Mythos (and that’s the point)

Anthropic has today released a new, improved Claude model, Opus 4.7, but has deliberately built it to be less capable than the highly-anticipated Claude Mythos. Anthropic calls Opus 4.7 a “notable improvement” over Opus 4.6, offering advanced software engineering capabilities and improved visioning, memory, instruction-following, and financial analysis. However, the yet-to-be-released (and inadvertently leaked) Mythos…

EU cybersecurity standards are at risk if supplier ban passes

Today, the European standards body ETSI sent a formal position paper to the European Commission, calling for changes to the proposed Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2), the EU’s planned revision to its existing cybersecurity certification framework. The paper focuses on two provisions: a proposed expansion of ENISA’s role in developing technical specifications, and a clause in…

News Alert: NTT Research launches SaltGrain—advanced Attribute-Based Encryption security

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Apr. 15, 2026 – NTT Research, Inc., a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced the launch of Scale Academy, a startup incubator responsible for bringing to market products and services based upon technologies studied within the labs of NTT Research and NTT R&D. NTT Research also revealed Scale Academy’s first product, SaltGrain, a zero-trust data security suite…

GIGABYTE Collaborates with CAPCOM for Resident Evil™ Requiem Bundle in Australia and New Zealand

GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, today announced a collaboration with CAPCOM for the Resident Evil™ Requiem game bundle in Australia and New Zealand. The promotion applies to select GIGABYTE OLED gaming monitors and high-performance gaming desktops, giving eligible gamers access to a Resident Evil™ Requiem Standard Edition game code with purchase.

Patch Tuesday, April 2026 Edition

Microsoft today pushed software updates to fix a staggering 167 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and related software, including a SharePoint Server zero-day and a publicly disclosed weakness in Windows Defender dubbed “BlueHammer.” Separately, Google Chrome fixed its fourth zero-day of 2026, and an emergency update for Adobe Reader nixes an actively exploited…

GIGABYTE Announces Exclusive ANZ Bundle: 12 Months of Surfshark One with Select Gaming Laptops

GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, today announced a strategic partnership with Surfshark, a global pioneer in cybersecurity. Starting today, customers in Australia and New Zealand (aged 18+) who purchase select GIGABYTE AERO X16 or GIGABYTE GAMING A16 gaming laptops from authorized resellers can redeem a free 12-month Surfshark One subscription (valued at over $170 AUD). This partnership delivers…

akto Achieves Boomi Platinum Partner Status to Support AI-Ready Foundations

akto today announced it has been recognised as a Boomi Platinum Partner, reflecting the company’s long‑standing capability delivering integration solutions that enable organisation-wide connectivity, automation and scale on the Boomi Enterprise Platform. The recognition highlights akto’s consistent delivery of business outcomes for clients and growing demand for AI‑ready foundations.

Cynomi Launches AI Agents to Give Every MSP a vCISO Team

Cynomi is expanding its Security Growth Platform today with a new suite of AI Agents built specifically for managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), and virtual CISO (vCISO) practices. The company is calling the launch an extension of what it describes as its “CISO Intelligence” infrastructure; essentially, the idea that the strategic…

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

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

SonicWall Report Finds Preventable Risks Drive Breaches

The most dangerous cybersecurity threat facing businesses today isn’t a novel, AI-generated attack. It’s a stolen password, an unpatched system, and the quiet confidence that it won’t happen to you. That is the sobering conclusion of the 2026 SonicWall Cyber Protect Report, released today. In a reframing of traditional threat reporting, the company has shifted…

Acromove partners with Wavelink to bring cost-effective portable edge-cloud and 5G to ANZ, powering AI and critical infrastructure

Acromove, a deep-tech company specialising in portable edge-cloud infrastructure and private 5G, today announced it has appointed Wavelink as its distributor across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The partnership will bring Acromove’s portable edge-cloud units to the channel, enabling organisations to run AI inference and mission-critical workloads closer to the point of action. Many of the…

Novee introduces autonomous AI red teaming to hunt LLM vulnerabilities

Novee today introduced AI Red Teaming for LLM Applications for its AI penetration testing platform, designed to uncover security vulnerabilities in LLM-powered applications before attackers can exploit them. Enterprises are deploying AI-enabled software, from customer-facing chatbots to internal copilots and autonomous agents, and security teams are now facing a new class of risks, including prompt…

Faster attacks and ‘recovery denial’ ransomware reshape threat landscape

Mandiant’s M-Trends 2026 report, released today at the RSA Conference, shows that attackers are moving faster, operating more collaboratively, and increasingly focusing on the systems organizations rely on to recover from breaches. The report, based on more than 500,000 hours of incident response engagements in 2025, finds that attackers are compressing key phases of the…

Kiteworks Launches Data-Layer AI Governance Platform

Kiteworks today introduced a new data-layer governance platform to address growing enterprise concerns about AI agent security and compliance, positioning the offering as a first-of-its-kind solution for regulated environments. Kiteworks targets AI governance gap with data-layer approach The new platform, Kiteworks Compliant AI, is designed to enforce governance controls directly at the data access layer,…

LG Australia Ushers in New Era of Entertainment with Launch of 2026 Sound Suite Lineup

LG Electronics Australia (LG) today announced local availability of its 2026 LG Sound Suite, an innovative home audio system that gives Australians ultimate audio flexibility at home. Leading the range is the H7, the world’s first soundbar powered by Dolby® Atmos FlexConnectTM, delivering an immersive listening experience that intelligently adapts to any room layout without a…

Trump’s federal AI policy framework aims to undercut state laws

US President Donald Trump’s administration today released its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Recommendations, a document that reads less like the AI safety blueprints that states are increasingly adopting and more like a playbook for asserting federal control over AI governance. It is part of a coordinated push with congressional allies, most notably…

News alert: SpyCloud study reveal stolen tokens, session data fuel surge in non-human identity attacks

AUSTIN, Texas, Mar. 19, 2026, CyberNewswire—SpyCloud, the leader in identity threat protection, today released its annual 2026 Identity Exposure Report, one of the most comprehensive analyses of stolen credentials and identity exposure data circulating in the criminal underground and highlighting a sharp expansion in non-human identity (NHI) exposure. Last year, SpyCloud saw a 23% increase…

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

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

Boomi, a 12X Leader, Positioned for Ability to Execute in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service

COMPANY NEWS:  Boomi, the data activation company, today announced it has been recognised as a Leader and positioned highest for Ability to Execute in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS). This marks the 12th consecutive time Boomi has been named a Leader – the longest recognised vendor in the report’s…

Observability Pipeline: Managing Telemetry at Scale

Observability began as a visibility problem. Yet, today it is framed just as much as a control challenge because teams have to manage the floods of telemetry moving daily through the business environment. Most organizations already collect large volumes of logs, metrics, events, and traces. The issue now lies in managing tons of that data…

Product Walkthrough: How Mesh CSMA Reveals and Breaks Attack Paths to Crown Jewels

Security teams today are not short on tools or data. They are overwhelmed by both.  Yet within the terabytes of alerts, exposures, and misconfigurations – security teams still struggle to understand context:  Q: Which exposures, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities chain together to create viable attack paths to crown jewels? Even the most mature security teams can’t…

SOC Prime Launches DetectFlow Enterprise To Enhance Security Data Pipelines with Agentic AI

BOSTON, MA — March 12, 2026 — SOC Prime today announced the release of DetectFlow Enterprise, a solution that brings real-time threat detection to the ingestion layer, turning data pipelines into detection pipelines. Running tens of thousands of Sigma detections on live Kafka streams with millisecond MTTD using Apache Flink, DetectFlow Enterprise enables security teams…

Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2026, (Tue, Mar 10th)

Microsoft today released patches for 93 vulnerabilities, including 9 vulnerabilities in Chromium affecting Microsoft Edge. 8 of the vulnerabilities are rated critical. 2 were disclosed prior to today but have not yet been exploited. This update addresses no already-exploited vulnerabilities. Disclose vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-26127: A denial of service vulnerability in .Net. Microsoft considers exploitation unlikely. The…

DroneShield Establishes European Manufacturing Footprint to Advance Sovereign Counter-UAS Capability

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) today announced the establishment of counter-UAS manufacturing in the EU, marking a major expansion of the Company’s European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity. The announcement follows increased momentum across the continent, with national military investments growing under the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative, accelerating the need for mature, scalable, and sovereign…