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Security hole could let hackers take over Juniper Networks PTX core routers

The vulnerability is especially dangerous because this model sits in the network core, so attackers could intercept or redirect data, says an expert.

Feb 27, 2026 4 mins

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IBM X-Force: AI creates security challenges, but basic system flaws are more problematic

Misconfigurations and access control issues trigger many enterprises security problems, according to IBM’s X-Force security research and threat intelligence group.

Feb 25, 2026 5 mins

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Nvidia lines up partners to boost security for industrial operations

Nvidia partnerships with Akamai, Forescout, Palo Alto Networks, Siemens and Xage Security are aimed at delivering AI-powered security for OT environments and industrial control systems.

Feb 23, 2026 5 mins

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Palo Alto to acquire Israeli startup Koi for agentic AI security

The Koi deal comes one week after Palo Alto closed its acquisition of CyberArk to bolster its AI security portfolio.

Feb 17, 2026 4 mins

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CompTIA launches SecAI+ certification

The new certification is aimed at bolstering cybersecurity skills and addressing the spike in AI-driven security threats.

Feb 17, 2026 4 mins

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AI will likely shut down critical infrastructure on its own, no attackers required

A new report from Gartner argues that by 2028, misconfigured AI will shut down the national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Consultants counter that it will likely happen much sooner.

Feb 13, 2026 7 mins

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Intel says Google engineers spotted Xeon vulnerabilities

Intel’s INT31 and Google’s Cloud Security teams identified five vulnerabilities and 35 less critical weaknesses

Feb 12, 2026 3 mins

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How Cisco’s platform mindset is meeting the AI era

From Silicon One and Nexus One to AgenticOps and sovereign clouds, Cisco is working to position its networking and security infrastructure as the essential foundation for AI.

Feb 12, 2026 13 mins

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SSHStalker botnet brute-forces its way onto 7,000 Linux machines

Researchers say the victims are systems with weak SSH password authentication.

Feb 11, 2026 7 mins

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Versa bolsters data protection, AI-powered operations in SASE upgrade

Updates to the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform include AI-enhanced data protection, AI-guided troubleshooting, and expanded OS support.

Feb 10, 2026 6 mins

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