Infosec stories - Page 18
Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.
Arctic Wolf snaps up Sevco to boost exposure insight
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Arctic Wolf buys Sevco to fold its exposure assessment tech into the Aurora Platform, promising sharper asset insight for security teams.
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
Sat, 21st Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
When cyber attacks slip through defences, recovery readiness - not just prevention - decides whether your organisation bends or breaks.
Quantum Security 25 honours leaders in post-quantum era
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
DigiCert and Techstrong unveil the first Quantum Security 25, honouring global leaders steering real-world post-quantum security plans.
Tenable warns AI outpacing security, widening risk gap
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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pam
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cloud security
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application security
Tenable warns cloud and AI adoption is creating a widening 'zero‑margin' security gap as exposure grows faster than defenders can respond.
Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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endpoint protection
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mdm
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phishing
PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.
Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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devops
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encryption
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cloud security
Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.
AI-driven phishing surge as Acronis warns MSPs at risk
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Acronis warns AI is turbocharging phishing, email attacks and ransomware in 2025, with MSPs and collaboration tools under rising fire.
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR surge on identity recovery boom
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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saas
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hybrid cloud
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR jump for 2025 as identity recovery demand soars and it wins major public sector and enterprise customers.
Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
Delinea boosts EMEA, APAC growth with senior hires
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data protection
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siem
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digital transformation
Delinea has named three senior leaders across EMEA and APAC to accelerate regional sales, channel growth and AI-driven identity security.
CrowdStrike, Qualtrics link up to secure AI-driven data
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
CrowdStrike links Falcon Shield with Qualtrics XM to extend SaaS security, monitoring and automated policy enforcement across experience data.
AlgoSec posts record 2025 growth on hybrid cloud demand
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
AlgoSec posts record 2025 as hybrid cloud surge drives 37% new business growth, strong ARR gains and rapid uptake of its Horizon platform.
Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Australian super funds sit on AUD $3.7 trillion, yet weak, outdated MFA leaves members' retirement savings exposed to rising cyber threats.
CrowdStrike Falcon now available via Microsoft Marketplace
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is now sold via Microsoft Marketplace, letting customers spend existing Azure commitments on security tools.
Rubrik launches Agent Cloud to govern enterprise AI
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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devops
Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud, promising real-time oversight, guardrails and rollback for risky AI agents embedded in enterprise systems.
12Port unveils AI session intelligence for PAM security
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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pam
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mfa
12Port adds AI-powered session intelligence to its agentless PAM platform, promising real-time detection and disruption of risky admin activity.
DryRun Security adds Andrew Peterson to drive AI shift
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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application security
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devsecops
DryRun Security appoints Signal Sciences Co-founder Andrew Peterson to its board to steer its AI-native code security push.
AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
Tailscale unveils Aperture to govern workplace AI use
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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siem
Tailscale launches Aperture in open alpha, adding an identity-based gateway to log, govern and standardise workplace AI and agent use.