CrowdStrike is making a major move into AI-era identity security with a $740 million acquisition of startup SGNL. The deal, set to close in early 2027, aims to create dynamic access control for both human and AI agents.
JumpCloud is bringing its biggest managed service provider partner in the Americas in-house. The acquisition of Brazil-based MacSolution aims to accelerate complex IT migrations and strengthen the company’s foothold in Latin America.
Hackers are now using AI to launch attacks with minimal human help, like a recent campaign by a suspected Chinese group against Anthropic’s Claude. Despite $213 billion spent on cybersecurity in 2025, the crime pays because it’s fast and hard to trace. So what can you do?
A new analysis argues the federal government’s cybersecurity processes are dangerously outdated. Relying on manual audits and fragmented standards is creating a bottleneck that leaves critical systems exposed.
A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting hotels in Europe during the busy holiday season. Attackers are sending phishing emails about fake high-value reservations, then using fake system crashes to trick users into manually running malicious code.
The EU has sanctioned Jacques Baud, a retired Swiss colonel, for promoting what it calls “pro-Russian propaganda.” His assets are frozen and travel is banned, all without a trial. This move is raising serious questions about free speech and the rule of law in Europe.
The UK has launched a new Government Cyber Unit and a Software Security Ambassador Scheme as part of a £210m Cyber Action plan. The move follows high-profile attacks on Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, and an NHS supplier in 2025.
In a major global expansion move, Ireland’s Integrity360 has acquired Canadian cybersecurity provider Advantus360. This marks the Irish firm’s first entry into the strategically crucial North American market, with plans to build a regional hub and a new Security Operations Centre in Calgary.
A major infostealer campaign has led to sensitive data from about 50 global companies being sold on the dark web. The attacker, using the alias Zestix, simply logged in with stolen credentials because none of the organizations enforced MFA. Victims include major firms in utilities, aviation, defense
League of Legends became unplayable as its digital security certificate expired on January 4, 2026. Players found a temporary fix by rolling back their system clocks. Riot Games has since resolved the issue.
