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Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update

Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push
Firewalls

SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push

China-linked Warlock ransomware group exploits SmarterMail flaw for admin takeovers, chaining features to gain full Windows control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools
IT Automation

Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools

Tanium again tops IDC MarketScape rankings, named a Leader for worldwide Windows-focused endpoint management tools for 2025-2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity
Data Protection

2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in 2026 pivots from building higher walls to one core question: how fast can organisations recover when attacks inevitably hit?.

By Matthieu Trivier • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026
Disaster Recovery

Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026

Cyber chiefs warn a widening gap between cyber plans and real resilience as boards eye 2026 with only marginal spend increases.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws
Storage

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience
Hybrid Cloud

Parallels RAS 21.0 enhances hybrid cloud & user experience

Parallels has launched RAS 21.0, enhancing hybrid cloud management, security, and user experience for distributed workforces with multi-cloud support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Sentra adds on-premises AI data scanning for hybrid security
Data Protection

Sentra adds on-premises AI data scanning for hybrid security

Sentra launches on-premises AI-powered data scanning to enhance security and classification for hybrid and private environments, unifying cloud and local data protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities
Hyperscale

October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.

By Adam Barnett • 8 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cloudhouse launches Alchemy APS to help banks modernise quickly
Digital Transformation

Cloudhouse launches Alchemy APS to help banks modernise quickly

Cloudhouse unveils Alchemy APS, enabling banks to swiftly modernise by packaging applications independently from legacy infrastructure, cutting costs and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux
Endpoint Protection

Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux

Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat
Firewalls

SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat

Organisations urged to urgently patch Microsoft SharePoint after a critical flaw raises risk of remote code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
Malware

August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities, including nine critical remote code executions and a moderate zero-day flaw.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Windows Server 2025 flaw lets attackers persist in Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Windows Server 2025 flaw lets attackers persist in Active Directory

A design flaw in Windows Server 2025 allows attackers to persist undetected in Active Directory by exploiting managed service account vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory

A critical flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts allows attackers to persistently access and control Active Directory environments, warns Semperis.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Windows Server stories

Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches
Cartech

Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches

Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities
Virtualisation

Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities

Borderless CS launches IT Hardening Expert Services to reduce cyber vulnerabilities and boost defences across diverse technology environments in the Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025