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Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

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ReliaQuest says suspected former Black Basta operators are bombarding staff with emails and posing as IT support in Microsoft Teams to reach senior executives.
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OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders

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OpenAI broadens Trusted Access for Cyber to verified defenders, giving vetted users GPT-5.4-Cyber for tougher security work and code analysis.
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Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds

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Most companies lack confidence in cyber defences as a Sygnia survey finds major gaps in visibility, coordination and board-level readiness.
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Commvault launches AI tools to secure enterprise data

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Commvault unveils AI tools to help enterprises govern agents, prepare approved datasets and recover full-stack systems after automated changes.
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Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

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Yokogawa wins three cybersecurity approvals for control, safety and connectivity products as plant operators face tighter scrutiny over cyber risk.
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Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls

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Catalogic updates DPX 4.15 with browser-based NDMP management, vCentre tag-driven VMware backups and stronger encryption controls.
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Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp

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Nutanix teams up with MongoDB and NetApp in moves aimed at simplifying database operations and storage for hybrid cloud customers.
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Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50

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Tanium lands in Everest Group's new Cybersecurity Top 50 as analysts cite its AI-driven endpoint platform, growth and market momentum.
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Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing

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Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
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Identity compromise emerges as top cyberattack route

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Identity failures are now the main way cyber attackers breach firms, with experts warning that non-human credentials are widening the risk.
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Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales

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Cynomi unveils practical go-to-market academy to help managed service providers package, price and sell cybersecurity services more effectively.
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Claude Code flaw leaves deny rules vulnerable in long workflows

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Anthropic’s Claude Code is under scrutiny after researchers found deny rules can weaken in long workflows, raising fresh concerns for AI-driven development.
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Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training

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Kyndryl Foundation extends Canadian grant to JEDI, supporting IT and cybersecurity training for Indigenous students amid a growing cyber skills gap.
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Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world

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Acronis rolls out globally available managed detection and response for MSPs, bundling 24/7 monitoring, incident response and recovery tools.
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Commvault adds structured data controls for AI risk

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Commvault adds structured database controls to Commvault Cloud after Satori deal, aiming to curb AI-era exposure across live and backup data.
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N-able adds Zensec & Atomatik to alliance programme

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N-able widens Technology Alliance Program with Zensec and Atomatik, adding incident response services and workflow automation for managed service providers.
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Rubrik launches Google Workspace protection for enterprises

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Rubrik unveils Google Workspace backup service for enterprises, promising faster recovery from cyber incidents with immutable Gmail and Drive protection.
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SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand

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SoftwareOne and Crayon merge APAC direct businesses under one brand as customers see no immediate changes to contracts or account teams.
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CloudCasa joins Nutanix Kubernetes platform partner catalog

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CloudCasa adds backup, recovery and migration tools to Nutanix Kubernetes Platform Partner Catalog for hybrid and distributed workloads.
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Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl

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Experts warn firms must improve visibility and backup resilience as automated ransomware campaigns and hidden SaaS and AI assets widen exposure.