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Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
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Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.
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Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
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Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
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Cayosoft, XMS to bolster US War Department identity

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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Cayosoft and XMS Solutions will overhaul identity systems for a US war agency, bolstering Zero Trust security across hybrid Microsoft environments.
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Big banks back AI while keeping core software in place

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Big banks and AI leaders signal they will layer new AI tools on top of, not instead of, core enterprise software systems.
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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.
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Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.
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Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.
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UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
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Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.
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Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Microsoft's June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.
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JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.
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Acuity launches Agent Fleet AI to boost efficiency for banks

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners launches Agent Fleet, an AI platform designed to boost efficiency for banks, asset managers and private equity firms without more staff.
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Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.
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Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.
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Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.