Zscaler Acquires Browser Security Firm SquareX 

Zscaler says the acquisition will allow customers to embed lightweight extensions into any browser, providing increased security and eliminating the need for third-party browsers. 
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February 6, 2026
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Harlan Parrott Appointed as KnowBe4’s VP of AI Innovation

KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Harlan Parrott as VP of AI Innovation, following the company’s 10-year anniversary celebration of pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. As VP, Parrott will lead the AI Center of Excellence by overseeing the company’s product suite and the expansion of AI capabilities within its internal operations. Since the release […]

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February 5, 2026
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Proton Warns European Startups: No One Is Too Small to Be Targeted by Hackers

Swiss privacy company Proton is urging European startups to rethink their cybersecurity approach after new research based on dark-web breach monitoring found that early-stage companies are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, with significant consequences for innovation, data protection, and business continuity. The push comes as Proton launches its new initiative, “Build in Private,” aimed at helping […]

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February 5, 2026
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Attackers Use Legitimate Forensic Driver to Disable Endpoint Security, Huntress Warns

Cybercriminals are increasingly turning trusted software against defenders, according to new research from Huntress, which has uncovered a real-world attack in which threat actors used a legitimate but vulnerable driver to disable endpoint security tools before deploying further malicious activity. In a detailed incident response analysis, Huntress researchers observed attackers abusing an outdated EnCase forensic […]

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February 5, 2026
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AI and Regulation Redefine Application Security, New Global Study Finds

Artificial intelligence has overtaken all other forces shaping application security, according to a major new industry study that shows organisations racing to secure AI-generated code while responding to growing regulatory pressure. The 16th edition of the Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM), released by Black Duck, analysed real-world software security practices across 111 organisations worldwide, […]

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February 4, 2026
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OT attacks surge as threat actors embrace cloud and AI, warns Forescout

Cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) environments rose sharply in 2025, according to new research from Forescout, highlighting growing risks to critical infrastructure as attackers adapt to cloud services, AI platforms and increasingly distributed attack infrastructure. Forescout’s 2025 Threat Roundup Report, produced by its research arm Vedere Labs, analysed more than 900 million cyberattacks observed globally […]

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February 4, 2026
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