We’re at a major inflection point in how software operates. And I don’t say that lightly. For the past decade, we’ve seen a steady evolution toward microservices, APIs, and cloud-native architectures. But Agentic AI is something different. We’re no longer talking about static services. We’re now dealing with autonomous agents that reason, remember, and act in real-time across live environments.

KAWA4096, a ransomware whose name includes "Kawa", the Japanese word for "river", first emerged in June 2025. This new threat features a leak site that follows the style of the Akira ransomware group, and a ransom note format similar to Qilin’s, likely an attempt to further enrich their visibility and credibility. In this blog post, we’ll share key insights from an analyzed KAWA4096 sample to uncover how this ransomware operates and what sets it apart.

CrowdStrike is proud to be named a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm Radar for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). This recognition positions CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM as the core of the AI-native SOC and future of security operations. CrowdStrike earned perfect 5/5 scores in key areas including Attack Surface Coverage, LLM-Based Co-Pilot and Agents, Automation, and Threat Research Units.

Getting through secure email gateways (SEGs) is simply the cost of doing business for a cybercriminal. Literally, detection at the perimeter by a SEG is the same as falling at the first hurdle. SEGs have been adopted broadly, especially in larger organizations (although this picture has started to change in recent years - more on that below). Even where organizations don’t use a SEG, many native controls in email platforms (like Microsoft Exchange) operate using the same principles.

Developers now chart courses through environments as dynamic and unpredictable as open skies, plotting efficient courses through shifting clouds of technology to reach ambitious goals. Increasingly, AI assistants are copilots on these journeys—streamlining workflows, reducing repetitive tasks, and enabling teams to navigate more complex terrain with speed.

Microsoft highly recommends enabling MFA on all Entra ID users to protect their environment against potential attackers and avoid getting breached. This can cause a lot of issues and damage for the company from reputation problems to large fines. The latest figures from Microsoft Threat Intelligence research show that more than 99% of attacks are password attacks. Microsoft alone registers 7,000 password attacks per second!

Digital connectivity is reshaping European manufacturing, driving both efficiency and innovation. However, this shift has also created a complex and vulnerable cyber threat landscape, making manufacturing the most targeted industry for cyberattacks for the past four years. Connected systems and legacy infrastructure are colliding, expanding the attack surface and exposing manufacturers to increased risks.

Trustwave is making Executive Business Reviews (EBR) available to its client base. EBRs are a methodology designed to deepen Trustwave's already strong client relationships by helping clients stay informed as to their current security status, regional and sector-related threats, security costs and optimization opportunities.