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Research: State and Local Government Cyberattacks Rose 242 Percent in First Half of 2026

SonicWall recorded more than 300 million intrusion alerts as aging systems and delayed updates left public agencies exposed.

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Tech and Retail Giants Suffer Trillions in Valuation Losses

A new study reveals shifting consumer habits and post-pandemic recalibrations wiped out major corporate market caps since 2021.

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Large Enterprises Appoint AI Security Leaders as Board Oversight Lags

Nearly two-thirds of major companies have assigned a head of AI security, but board-level oversight of artificial intelligence remains rare.



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Critical PHP Flaws Exposed Web Servers to Remote Takeover

Emergency security updates address two critical flaws in PHP request processing that allow unauthenticated code execution.

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Industrial Sector Drives Ransomware Surge in Third Quarter

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rose 23% quarterly despite a late summer drop in monthly activity.

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Veterinary Network Cuts False Alarm Dispatches by 97%

A national veterinary hospital network consolidated security services across more than 1,000 locations to cut fines and modernize video systems.

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Knightscope Deploys Signals Security Software at Headquarters

The operating system combines camera and sensor feeds in a continuously updated 3D site model for remote monitoring and virtual patrols.

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Acuity International Awarded Security Services Task Order at US Army's Redstone Arsenal

Guard staffing, access control and operational oversight are included in the company’s assignment at the Army installation.

SoftBank Reportedly Considering Allied Universal Acquisition

A potential deal could value Allied Universal at approximately $18 billion, although discussions remain preliminary, according to Reuters.

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Global GRAB Technologies Acquires Barrier 1 Systems

North Carolina physical security manufacturer joins perimeter defense provider in recent industry consolidation deal.

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EOS Opens Larger Facility in Michigan to Expand Production

Security 101 unit doubles space in Fenton to support mobile surveillance trailer deployment and nationwide growth.

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Veridos Reports Decade of Credential Production Exceeding 175 Million

The production milestone spans government programs using technologies such as laser engraving, ultraviolet features and microprinting to secure identity documents.

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Keeper, Tenable Link Cloud Detection with Remediation

New integrations connect security findings with corrective actions and let vulnerability scanners retrieve centrally stored credentials.

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FAA Restricts Border Drones to Counter Cartel Threats

New FAA flight limits clear airspace along the US-Mexico border to help military laser systems target cartel drones.

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Financial Institutions Face Security Risks From AI Traffic Bypasses

New survey shows four in five financial firms detected malicious bots spoofing legitimate AI assistant identities to breach perimeter defenses.

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Study Links Ransomware Attacks to Threats Against Staff

Forty percent of attacks reported in Semperis research involved psychological or physical threats against employees.

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SIA Honors John Mack III with George R. Lippert Memorial Award for Industry Service

The Raymond James executive will be honored at Securing New Ground for his work supporting security industry initiatives.

Four Killed, Two Injured in Oregon Elementary School Shooting

A 16-year-old suspect entered the school by firing at locked doors before being shot by a community member who followed him inside, authorities said.

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