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American Stories

Infosec stories

US telecoms providers face elevated cyber risk, report finds

Basic security gaps are leaving nearly two-thirds of analysed US telecoms providers in an elevated cyber risk band, the report says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Data Protection

The post-quantum mandate isn't about algorithms, it's about operational trust

June 2026 U.S. executive orders have turned post-quantum readiness into an operational race, forcing firms to map and manage trust fast.

By David Sequino • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Security Operations Centres

Intel 471 launches AI tools for Verity471 platform

Security teams can now pull threat intelligence into existing AI workflows, reducing manual analysis across fragmented data and incident investigations.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Malware

Stairwell launches Backstory to trace malware variants

Security teams could be missing thousands of related files, as Stairwell says published malware hashes often expose only part of an attack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Infosec stories

Data Protection

Microsoft fixes Cosmos DB flaw after data access risk

Thousands of cloud customers faced a potential cross-tenant database breach, though Microsoft says the Cosmos DB flaw is now fixed with no sign of abuse.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Cloud Security

BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks

Cloud audits produced the highest critical finding rate, while every AI system tested showed vulnerabilities and web logic flaws rose sharply.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Data Protection

SpecterOps adds AWS & Entra Agent ID to BloodHound

Security teams can now trace attack routes across AWS and Microsoft Entra, as SpecterOps extends BloodHound into hybrid and AI-linked environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Data Protection

DefensX wins growth backing for browser security push

More than 7,000 SMEs could gain tighter AI and browser controls as the New York cybersecurity company uses fresh backing to widen its reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Malware

AI boosts nation-state cyberattacks, TrendAI warns

Defenders in Australia and New Zealand face faster, more adaptive intrusions as state-backed hackers use generative AI to scout and spread.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Robotics

Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls

Businesses can now run and monitor AI agents for up to seven days as Google Cloud adds tighter identity and governance controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Data Protection

Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2

Stronger demand for its network security tools sent quarterly revenue up 26 per cent and prompted a higher full-year outlook for the cybersecurity group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026