Cyber Risk stories - Page 7
UpGuard raises USD $75m to expand AI cyber risk tools
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
UpGuard secures USD $75m Series C to scale its AI cyber risk platform, fuelling product development, global expansion and acquisitions.
Tonic unveils AI agent to automate cyber risk fixes
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Tonic launches Mobilization Coordinator AI agent to unify exposure data and automate cyber risk remediation with verified outcomes.
Security chiefs hit brakes on risky agentic AI roll-out
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Security bosses worldwide are stalling agentic AI roll-outs, citing severe cyber risks and weak identity and access controls.
GTIA launches Innovate Awards for AI-led IT service
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
GTIA unveils Innovate Awards to honour deployed AI solutions delivering measurable business impact, with winners earning USD $20,000 each.
AI reshapes cyber risk, N-able urges resilience shift
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats are outpacing reactive defences, N-able warns, urging smaller firms to prioritise resilience over traditional security.
Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Securonix has promoted Ajay Biyani to Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, tasking him with spearheading regional growth.
AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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cloud security
AI-fuelled ransomware, rapid cloud intrusions and identity abuse are transforming cyber risk, slashing response times for defenders.
CIOs brace for AI-led cyber attacks but feel unready
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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phishing
Most CIOs expect AI-driven cyber attacks within a year, but only a third feel prepared, exposing a widening gap in cyber resilience.
AI drives rising risk & burnout for ANZ security chiefs
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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siem
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI is piling pressure on ANZ CISOs, fuelling burnout, personal liability fears and complex new demands in governance and threat response.
AI, cloud adoption driving new surge in cyber exposure
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Rapid AI and cloud adoption is fuelling a new wave of cyber risk, as Tenable warns of exposed software supply chains and “ghost” identities.
Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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pam
Insider risk now costs organisations an average USD $19.5 million a year as AI reshapes data access and employee negligence drives losses.
CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
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.
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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digital transformation
For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.
Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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rpa
Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
Axis report charts rise of intelligent video in business
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
Axis finds intelligent video moving beyond security as firms use cameras for analytics, cloud adoption rises, and unified platforms gain favour.
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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vpns
Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
Gallagher & M.C. Dean deepen global security pact
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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iot security
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socs
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partner programmes
Gallagher Security and M.C. Dean deepen a long-standing global pact to tackle complex, mission-critical security deployments worldwide.
Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Virtual IT Group appoints Maurice McCarthy as chief executive to drive ANZ expansion and embed AI across its managed IT and security services.