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ThreatDown launches identity threat detection & response
Software-as-a-Service

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection & response

Stolen credentials and post-login attacks are pushing security teams to seek unified monitoring across endpoints and identities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
ThreatDown names finance & marketing chiefs to drive growth
Fintech

ThreatDown names finance & marketing chiefs to drive growth

The cyber security unit is deepening its partner-led push as channel revenue climbs from 1% to 40% and bundle adoption rises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
Malware

OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears

A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak
Data Protection

Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak

Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report

A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Unified Communications

Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Data Protection

Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data

Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
World Backup Day triggers call for holistic cybersecurity overhaul
Data Protection

World Backup Day triggers call for holistic cybersecurity overhaul

On World Backup Day, tech industry leaders urge organisations to improve cyber security strategies and adopt hardware-based solutions and Zero Trust protocols. They also highlight the potential risks of generative AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Mar 2024
SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Data Analytics

SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer

Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
SnapLogic appoints Ahsan Malik as Chief Financial Officer
Cybersecurity

SnapLogic appoints Ahsan Malik as Chief Financial Officer

Malik brings nearly twenty years of experience leading finance and operations teams at large public companies as well as growing startups.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
LastPass appoints Amy Appleyard as chief revenue officer
Customer Experience

LastPass appoints Amy Appleyard as chief revenue officer

Amy Appleyard, a cybersecurity sales veteran, has been appointed as LastPass' chief revenue officer to lead key revenue-related functions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS module
Malware

Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS module

Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS filtering module, providing Zero Trust offering and blocking access to malicious websites.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2022
Malwarebytes appoints Brian Thomas as vice president of worldwide MSP
Firewalls

Malwarebytes appoints Brian Thomas as vice president of worldwide MSP

Malwarebytes appoints Brian Thomas as VP of Worldwide MSP to lead expansion of channel partner network & cater cybersecurity solutions to SMBs.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Malwarebytes appoints Laura Whitt-Winyard as chief information security officer
Cybersecurity

Malwarebytes appoints Laura Whitt-Winyard as chief information security officer

Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity company, appoints chief information security officer Laura Whitt-Winyard to drive progress in the industry.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report
Malware

Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report

There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

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ACA Pacific expands portfolio to address IT costs & cyber risks
Virtualisation

ACA Pacific expands portfolio to address IT costs & cyber risks

ACA Pacific expands its portfolio with new vendors to help Australian businesses tackle rising IT costs and increasing cyber threats in hybrid work environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
EU AI Act sets new global standard for ethical AI use
Biometrics

EU AI Act sets new global standard for ethical AI use

The EU AI Act, effective 1st August 2024, heralds significant regulatory changes for businesses and tech firms, setting a global benchmark for ethical AI use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024