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Arctic Wolf expands MSP Security with Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense

Arctic Wolf has announced new endpoint security capabilities for its Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners. The addition of Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense, powered by the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform, enables partners to deliver stronger customer protection, streamline service delivery, and expand their managed security offerings. As MSPs look to expand their customer base, the demands of delivering always-on protection can erode both margins and efficiency. At the same time, organizations of all sizes continue to … More → The post Arctic Wolf expands MSP Security with Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS arrives with cumulative security and bug fixes

Security teams running Ubuntu in production often delay major OS upgrades until the next point release arrives with accumulated patches and newer hardware support. Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS is now available as refreshed installation media for Noble Numbat, bundling the latest updates and offering a current hardware enablement stack for new deployments. Support and update focus Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will receive maintenance updates and security patches for five years from its initial release, with Extended Security … More → The post Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS arrives with cumulative security and bug fixes appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Edge computing’s biggest lie: “We’ll patch it later”

Edge computing is spreading fast, from factory floors to remote infrastructure. But many of these systems are hard to maintain once they are deployed. Devices may run old kernels, custom board support packages, or stacks that no one can rebuild years later. Updates can fail due to weak connectivity or power loss, and a mistake can brick thousands of systems at once. Add AI workloads that cannot tolerate downtime, and patching becomes even harder. In … More → The post Edge computing’s biggest lie: “We’ll patch it later” appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Attackers are moving at machine speed, defenders are still in meetings

Threat actors are using AI across the attack lifecycle, increasing speed, scale, and adaptability, according to the 2026 State of Cybersecurity report by Ivanti. The study compares perceived threat levels across common attack types with organizational readiness to respond and identifies persistent gaps between awareness and execution across security programs. Preparedness lags behind threat levels Organizations consistently rate their preparedness below the threat levels they expect to encounter. 63% of respondents believe threat activity increased … More → The post Attackers are moving at machine speed, defenders are still in meetings appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New infosec products of the week: February 13, 2026

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Armis, Black Duck, Portnox, and SpecterOps. Armis Centrix brings unified, AI-driven application security to the SDLC Armis has announced Armis Centrix for Application Security, which unifies application security across an organization’s software development lifecycle. The technology helps security teams secure code as a next-generation attack vector to fortify organizations’ defenses and protect against cyber threats. BloodHound Scentry helps organizations reduce … More → The post New infosec products of the week: February 13, 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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