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Teramind launches AI governance to tackle shadow AI

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Teramind has unveiled an AI governance platform to monitor workplace AI tools and shadow agents, aiming to curb hidden data and security risks.
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Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report

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Identity-based attacks drove nearly 70% of incidents in Expel's 2026 threat report, exposing gaps between basic controls and real-world defence.
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Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline

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SonicWall urges MSPs and SMBs to stop chasing security features and instead demand managed, measurable protection and real outcomes.
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AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist

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Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.
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LevelBlue unveils flexible funds-based cyber IR retainer

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LevelBlue launches Resilience Retainer, a flexible funds-based cyber incident response service with rapid SLAs and rollover security spend.
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Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win

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New SonicWall firewall upgrades promise MSPs and MSSPs lower costs, higher margins and stronger security-driven recurring revenue.
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Survey reveals data sovereignty gap despite high spend

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Firms spend millions on data sovereignty and rate awareness high, yet Kiteworks survey finds persistent breaches and cross-border exposure.
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N-able adds real-time alerts to protect backup policies

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N-able adds real-time anomaly alerts to Cove Data Protection, flagging risky backup policy changes linked to identity-driven attacks.
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NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip

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Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
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AI-first firms face slower cyber recovery & higher costs

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AI-first firms take months longer to recover from cyber attacks and face sharply higher breach and scraping costs, Fastly research warns.
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Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

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Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
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AI-first firms in Southeast Asia face rising cyber risk

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AI-first firms in Southeast Asia suffer longer, costlier cyber incidents as rising AI use widens attack surfaces and fuels scraping costs.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes

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AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.
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AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes

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AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
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Yubico unveils YubiNation Partners identity channel push

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Yubico launches YubiNation partner tiers and expanded training to boost phishing-resistant identity security amid rising breach costs.
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Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data

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Insider risk now costs organisations an average USD $19.5 million a year as AI reshapes data access and employee negligence drives losses.
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Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs

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For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.
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Proofpoint & Concentrix deepen Asia Pacific cyber push

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Proofpoint and Concentrix form Asia Pacific partnership to embed people-centric cyber and data protection tools into regional SOC services.
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From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected

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When cyber attacks slip through defences, recovery readiness - not just prevention - decides whether your organisation bends or breaks.