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Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme

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Barracuda adds Google Workspace email protection, SecureEdge Access and AI security to BarracudaONE while unifying its global partner programme.
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Barracuda warns of surge in credential-focused attacks

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Barracuda reports a global surge in identity-based cyber attacks, with stolen credentials, supply-chain abuse and weaponised PDFs on the rise.
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Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
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New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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QR codes in HTML, bogus Teams callbacks and fake Facebook windows are among new email scams sidestepping traditional security tools.
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Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Portnox launches structured global channel programme and hires veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to spearhead partner growth.
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Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Portnox launches a global channel partner programme and names cybersecurity veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to drive growth.
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Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
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GhostFrame iframe phishing kit powers 1m attacks

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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GhostFrame phishing kit has fuelled over 1m iframe-powered attacks since September, using hidden pages and anti-inspection tricks to evade defences.
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Attackers exploit ScreenConnect & Microsoft 365 for breaches

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Attackers exploit unpatched ScreenConnect and Microsoft 365 credentials for unauthorised network access, raising breach risks for organisations worldwide.
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Barracuda's frontline predictions 2026: The battle for reality and control in a world of agentic AI

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Barracuda predicts agentic AI will transform cybersecurity in 2026, highlighting risks like polymorphic malware and API misuse needing strict AI-focused protections.
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Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.
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Barracuda unveils AI assistant to boost security team efficiency

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Barracuda Networks launches Barracuda Assistant, an AI tool boosting security teams' efficiency amid rising cyberattack complexity and volume.
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Barracuda unveils Research hub to bolster cyber risk response

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.
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Rohit Ghai named Chief Executive Officer as Barracuda enters new era

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Barracuda appoints Rohit Ghai as CEO, ushering a new era after Hatem Naguib's tenure marked by growth and innovation in cybersecurity.
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Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.
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Cyber criminals use split & nested QR codes to bypass security

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Cyber criminals exploit new split and nested QR code tactics in phishing attacks, bypassing traditional security to steal sensitive data, warns Barracuda.
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Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Attackers are increasingly exploiting AI tools in emails, manipulating assistants and defences to steal data and disrupt organisations' security.
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Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.
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Major rise in global email impersonation threats

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.