Cyber Threat stories - Page 7
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.
ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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pam
ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
OPSWAT appoints malware expert Jan Miller as CTO and puts him in charge of a new Technology Centre focused on AI-driven threat prevention.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.
NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
While most slept through Christmas dawn, SonicSentry analysts foiled a 3am brute-force cyber attack on a French client's firewall.
Illumio & Armis link tools to secure IT & OT estates
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Illumio and Armis expand their partnership to deliver integrated Zero Trust security for converged IT, OT and IoT estates worldwide.
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Palo Alto overhauls NextWave to reward partners building AI-driven security platforms and services over traditional product sales volume.
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Searchlight Cyber has promoted former product chief Michael Gianarakis to CEO as founder Ben Jones moves to a strategic board role.
11:11 Systems names winners of 2025 UK, Europe awards
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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dr
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
11:11 Systems names Softcat, Colo insight, Creative ITC and Interstellar among winners in new 2025 UK and Europe partner awards scheme.
Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Radware launches Agentic AI Protection to secure autonomous agents at runtime, tackling prompt injection, tool abuse and data exposure risks.
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
Hubtel urges agile Cyber Bill to tackle rising AI threats
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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phishing
West Midlands tech firm Hubtel urges ministers to make the new Cyber Bill agile enough to counter rapidly evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a defining moment for purposeful GRC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill puts GRC at the core of business, demanding real-time oversight, resilience and accountability.
NCC warns of surge in ransomware & insider threats
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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pam
NCC flags fourth straight monthly rise in ransomware attacks and growing efforts by major gangs to recruit insiders and cyber staff.
Ransomware gangs step up insider recruitment, says NCC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.