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Sygnia uncovers Velvet Ant breach dating back to 2016
Network Security

Sygnia uncovers Velvet Ant breach dating back to 2016

A near-decade of undetected access raises fresh concern after investigators found the group had hidden in a disconnected network since 2016.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Mini Shai-Hulud worm turns public, NCC Group warns
Cloud Security

Mini Shai-Hulud worm turns public, NCC Group warns

Public release of the Mini Shai-Hulud code means copycat attacks can now hit developers, CI/CD systems and open-source supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
AppOmni wins Intellyx Digital Innovator Award again
Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni wins Intellyx Digital Innovator Award again

Demand for AI security controls is rising as embedded tools in SaaS platforms expand the attack surface and strain security teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls
Digital Transformation

1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls

The acquisition aims to curb standing privileges as firms grapple with AI agents and machine identities reaching sensitive systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Integrity360 & Venari Security tackle post-quantum risk
Cloud Security

Integrity360 & Venari Security tackle post-quantum risk

Rising regulatory pressure is forcing organisations to map encryption exposure now, as post-quantum threats loom over critical systems and data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
AP teams face rising fraud risk as AI reshapes role
Document Management

AP teams face rising fraud risk as AI reshapes role

Fraudsters are using AI to forge invoices and supplier messages, prompting finance leaders to warn that traditional AP controls are no longer enough.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
QNu Labs signs quantum security deals with TU/e & SAGA
Quantum Computing

QNu Labs signs quantum security deals with TU/e & SAGA

The partnerships aim to help banks and critical infrastructure prepare for quantum-era cyber risks as QNu Labs expands in Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Tenable adds continuous validation to exposure platform
Cloud Security

Tenable adds continuous validation to exposure platform

Security teams could cut wasted remediation work as the update helps separate blocked exposures from those attackers can still exploit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365
Malware

Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365

A single phishing email can now compromise identities, bypass multifactor authentication and hit endpoints within five minutes, Barracuda said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
KnowBe4 names Alex Callihan Chief Technology Officer
Digital Transformation

KnowBe4 names Alex Callihan Chief Technology Officer

The promotion puts KnowBe4's product strategy under an internal engineering veteran as the company expands defences against AI-driven threats and human error.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Rubrik ties AI security tools to AWS Bedrock AgentCore
Data Protection

Rubrik ties AI security tools to AWS Bedrock AgentCore

AWS customers building AI agents gain policy enforcement and recovery tools as Rubrik extends its governance layer into Bedrock AgentCore.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Attacks use remote access tools to evade detection
Malware

Attacks use remote access tools to evade detection

Trusted software is giving cybercriminals persistent access to PCs, making attacks harder to spot and raising the risk of data theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Cyera raises USD $600 million at USD $12 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Cyera raises USD $600 million at USD $12 billion valuation

The funding values the cybersecurity group at USD $12 billion as enterprises race to secure data exposed to AI tools and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Patchstack & GoDaddy add WordPress vulnerability detection
Security Operations Centres

Patchstack & GoDaddy add WordPress vulnerability detection

Eligible Managed WordPress customers gain visibility into flaws as they are disclosed, as WordPress attacks are being exploited within hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
What makes a cybersecurity AI partnership worth paying attention to?
Cloud Security

What makes a cybersecurity AI partnership worth paying attention to?

Tenable's move with Anthropic could help security teams cut vulnerability backlogs, speeding remediation before attackers exploit exposed systems.

By Kirsten Doyle • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Broadridge joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing on security
Fintech

Broadridge joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing on security

The move puts Broadridge among firms using frontier AI to harden financial software, where breaches can disrupt trading and client communications.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

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Myriad360 duo named to CRN's Next-Gen leaders list
Privileged Access Management

Myriad360 duo named to CRN's Next-Gen leaders list

The recognition underscores growing demand for cyber advisers who can tie technical decisions to business risk as threats and cloud use intensify.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026