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Sygnia uncovers global law firm recovery scam network

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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Sygnia links 150+ domains to a global recovery-scam ring posing as law firms, using WhatsApp and cloned sites to repeatedly target victims.
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Flare sees rapid MSSP uptake of external threat intel

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Flare reports 114% annual growth among MSSPs as providers consolidate threat intelligence tools to boost services without extra analyst strain.
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Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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.
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Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
Arctic Wolf has been chosen as Chubb's preferred MDR partner, tying cyber cover to continuous security monitoring for larger policyholders.
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DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex as faster coding agent

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3-Codex, a faster coding agent that extends Codex into a supervised, general computer-use and cybersecurity tool.
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Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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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.
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Callback phishing surges as BEC email fraud dominates

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.
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Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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ransomware
As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
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Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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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.
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Infostealers increasingly target enterprise SSO access

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Infostealer attacks are increasingly compromising enterprise SSO, with Flare warning 16% of late-2025 infections exposed identity access.
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Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
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Dragos deepens Microsoft tie-up to secure OT on Azure

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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Dragos expands its Microsoft partnership to run OT security on Azure, integrate with Sentinel and offer SaaS from Q1 2026.
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Ignored low-priority alerts fuel real enterprise breaches

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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endpoint protection
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encryption
Ignored 'low-risk' security alerts are seeding real enterprise breaches, with Intezer warning of dozens of overlooked threats each year.
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Okta users warned as ShinyHunters expand vishing wave

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Okta users face rising vishing attacks as ShinyHunters expand real-time MFA phishing, prompting fresh SaaS and identity security warnings.
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Intruder posts 81% enterprise ARR surge on AI, cloud push

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
London-based Intruder posts 81% surge in enterprise ARR as AI, cloud security and consolidation drive midmarket and enterprise demand.
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Black Kite unveils ThreatTrace to bolster third-party risk

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Black Kite debuts ThreatTrace, harnessing NetFlow and DNS telemetry to reveal hidden third‑party compromises and sharpen cyber risk ratings.
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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.
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Threat visibility gap hampers AI-driven cyber defence

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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cloud security
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socs
Half of security teams suffered a major breach last year as gaps in external visibility undermine AI-powered cyber defence efforts.
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DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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application security
DigiCert warns Q4 internet traffic stayed high as DDoS and app-layer attacks grew longer and more intense, eroding traditional peak seasons.