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Rubrik launches Agent Cloud to govern enterprise AI

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud, promising real-time oversight, guardrails and rollback for risky AI agents embedded in enterprise systems.
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AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
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VQ unveils Advanced Conferencing Centre for Cisco users

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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VQ launches Advanced Conferencing Centre to give Cisco Meeting Server users tighter control over complex, operator-led multi-room calls.
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AI & endpoints reshape global information governance

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
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OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
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LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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New LockBit 5.0 ransomware hits Windows, Linux and ESXi in single campaigns, widening blast radius across mixed and virtualised environments.
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CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
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ManageEngine boosts Site24x7 with causal, agentic AI

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ManageEngine adds causal intelligence and AI agents to Site24x7, promising faster incident triage and automated remediation for hybrid IT ops.
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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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ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.
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Active exploitation seen in BeyondTrust access flaw

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Arctic Wolf says attackers are actively exploiting a critical BeyondTrust vulnerability in self-hosted remote access systems.
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Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
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UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.
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Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.
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AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
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eBPF report shows efficiency, security gains at scale

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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eBPF report finds major cloud players cutting CPU, traffic costs and boosting security at scale, signalling a shift to kernel-level control.
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LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
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Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Arctic Wolf launches Aurora managed endpoint defence, rapid-response SLA and MSP admin portal to help partners scale security operations.
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Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Gartner warns a misconfigured AI in cyber-physical systems could knock out critical infrastructure and power in a G20 nation by 2028.
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Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.