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datadog

Amazon EC2 security: How misconfigured and public AMIs expand your cloud attack surface

Feb 26, 2026 By Mallory Mooney In Datadog
Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) are templates for launching and scaling Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances. Because Amazon EC2 AMIs are reused across environments and automation pipelines, decisions about how you build, source, manage, and share them directly affect your cloud attack surface.
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miniorange

Prompt Injection Attacks: Why AI Security Starts with IAM

Feb 26, 2026 By Chaitali Avadhani In miniOrange
AI agents are rewriting the rules of efficiency, but one hidden flaw could turn them against you. Prompt injection attacks let hackers hijack your AI, steal data, and break safeguards straight through everyday inputs. No code exploit is required, only a clever manipulation. Identity and Access Management (IAM) plays a massive role in AI security to protect at first hand.
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apono

Announcing Apono Assistant in Slack: AI-powered access requests where engineers work

Feb 26, 2026 By Gabriel Avner In Apono
Today, we’re excited to announce that Apono Assistant is now available in Slack. Apono Assistant is Apono’s AI-powered access assistant, built to help engineers request the right Just-in-Time access using natural language — especially in the moments where access forms fall short and users aren’t sure what to request. Now, that same AI experience is available directly in Slack, so engineers can get the access they need without leaving the tools they already rely on every day.
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acronis

MSP trends 2026: Creating opportunities in a difficult market

Feb 26, 2026 By Lee Pender In Acronis
If managed service providers (MSPs) are going to grow as 2026 rolls on, they’re going to have to overcome both new and familiar obstacles in a tough environment. But there is good news for MSPs that are ready to adapt their business models to new market realities. A recent report from Omdia, MSP Trends and Predictions 2026, lays out clearly why MSPs are more likely to struggle to grow in 2026 than they have in past years.
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jfrog

The MCP Trojan Horse: AI's Hidden Security Risk

Feb 26, 2026 By Or Cohen Naznin In JFrog
The race to adopt AI agents has created a massive, unmonitored blind spot in the enterprise software supply chain. At the heart of this revolution is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) – an open connectivity standard designed to move AI models (LLMs) out of their passive “chat box” and give them direct active access to your company’s internal systems.
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Self Employed and Online? Your Tax Setup Might Be Your Weakest Link

Self Employed and Online? Your Tax Setup Might Be Your Weakest Link

Feb 26, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
If you're a self-employed individual or online business owner, then the upcoming Make Tax Digital for Income Tax is something that you'll certainly want to prioritise. It's a critical business component to have, and there are a lot of people who are currently in this category of workers and aren't aware that this is coming into fruition. Poor tax planning is now the biggest risk for those who own a business and want to sustain it. Here's why your tax setup might be your weakest link and how to strengthen it before MTD comes into action.
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Staying Safe and Connected: The Security Side of Off-Grid Technology

Staying Safe and Connected: The Security Side of Off-Grid Technology

Feb 26, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Going off the grid used to mean completely disconnecting. No phone signal, no internet, no way to call for help if something went wrong. For remote workers, overlanders, and anyone venturing into isolated areas, that kind of disconnection wasn't just inconvenient. It was a genuine safety risk.
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manageengine

The Mitnick Method: Why a 15-Year old schoolboy can empty your bank account

Feb 25, 2026 By Omar Hafiz In ManageEngine
Picture this: It’s 3pm on a busy Tuesday. Your phone rings, and the caller ID shows your company's main number. "Hi, this is Jake from IT," says a confident voice. "We're seeing some unusual activity on your account and need to verify your password to secure it. Can you help me out real quick?". Sound familiar? Well, this was the exact technique perfected by a teenager named Kevin Mitnick in 1983, long before the internet, smartphones, or even Windows or Linux existed.
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safeaeon

What Is an Endpoint in Cybersecurity and Why Does It Matter

Feb 25, 2026 By SafeAeon Inc. In SafeAeon
These days, everything is connected to everything else. Endpoints are the most important parts of modern networks because they enable communication and process execution. But what does an endpoint really mean? An endpoint is any device that can join a network. This includes laptops, smartphones, tablets, servers, and even Internet of Things (IoT) devices like smart thermostats and wearable tech.
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safeaeon

Cybersecurity Consultants: How They Safeguard Your Business Operations

Feb 25, 2026 By SafeAeon Inc. In SafeAeon
In the digital world today, cyber risks are increasing, harming business operations, customer trust, and the bottom line. Cyberattacks are changing quickly. Ransomware, hacking, and data breaches are just a few examples of how they hurt businesses financially and publicly. A study published in Cybersecurity Ventures revealed that cybercrime is projected to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. This shows how important it is to implement strong security measures.
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