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Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools
IT Automation

Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools

Recast and System Centre Dudes team up to offer free, community-built Intune tools and webinars led by Microsoft MVPs worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
ADLINK gains IEC 62443-4-1 nod for secure edge R&D
Robotics

ADLINK gains IEC 62443-4-1 nod for secure edge R&D

ADLINK secures IEC 62443-4-1 certification, formalising a secure-by-design R&D framework for its industrial edge and OT computing products.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers
Mobile Device Management

Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

Microsoft's first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall
Firewalls

Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.

By Asif Mujtaba • 6 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk
Malware

AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk

AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and attacks on connected devices will dominate enterprise cyber risk in 2026, VIPRE has warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026
Malware

VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026

VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Recast Software recognised with 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges
Digital Transformation

Recast Software recognised with 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges

Recast Software lands 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges, underscoring strong customer-led momentum for its Microsoft-focused endpoint tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Tanium named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Software-as-a-Service

Tanium named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Tanium named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, underscoring its role in unified cyber and IT operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026
Data Protection

Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
CISOs warned cloud supply-chain attacks set to surge
Ransomware

CISOs warned cloud supply-chain attacks set to surge

Security chiefs warn CISOs to pivot from AI hype to systemic cloud risk as supply-chain attacks on major platforms are set to soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports
Data Protection

Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Qualys outlines AI-driven cyber risk strategy
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Qualys outlines AI-driven cyber risk strategy

Agentic AI is reshaping cyber security, pushing organisations from reactive SOCs to proactive, risk-driven defence and automated remediation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity burnout puts UK organisations at risk
Malware

Cybersecurity burnout puts UK organisations at risk

Burnout and alert fatigue among UK cyber teams are quietly eroding defences, leaving organisations exposed as attacks intensify.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack
Firewalls

Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack

Myths over the value of business data are leaving smaller firms dangerously exposed, IDS-INDATA warns ahead of Data Privacy Day.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise
Firewalls

Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Makop ransomware group sharpens tools in India focus
Firewalls

Makop ransomware group sharpens tools in India focus

Makop ransomware pivots to India with RDP brute force, privilege exploits and GuLoader as it leans on basic flaws over bespoke tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Has 2025 seen a successful refresh to Windows 11?
Data Protection

Has 2025 seen a successful refresh to Windows 11?

Windows 11 now leads with 53.7% market share, but 2025's patches, bugs and pressure tactics have left many users unconvinced by the upgrade.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms
Data Protection

AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms

UK firms face a 2026 surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks, as ransomware costs top USD $1 million and skills gaps leave basic defences exposed.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025