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Hackers exploit a blind spot by hiding malware inside DNS records

Hackers exploit a blind spot by hiding malware inside DNS records

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Hackers are stashing malware in a place that’s largely out of the reach of most defenses—inside domain name system (DNS) records that map domain names to their corresponding numerical IP addresses. The practice allows malicious scripts and early-stage malware to fetch binary files without having to download them from suspicious sites or attach them to emails, where they frequently get quarantined by antivirus software. That’s because traffic for…See the Story

Tetrate’s Agent Router Service Bridges the AI Divide: Speed for Devs, Control for Enterprises

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Tetrate’s Agent Router Service Bridges the AI Divide: Speed for Devs, Control for Enterprises

As AI moves from lab experiments to production-critical systems, enterprises are running into a hard truth: AI may be disruptive, but governance, compliance, and connectivity are still non-negotiable. That’s where Tetrate is stepping in—with an evolved vision and a brand-new product built for this AI-native era. In a recent conversation on TFiR, David Wang, Head of Product at Tetrate, introduced the Tetrate Agent Router Service, a managed platfo…Read Article

Beyond RSA: Steve Winterfeld on Why Local Security Conferences Matter More Than You Think

Beyond RSA: Steve Winterfeld on Why Local Security Conferences Matter More Than You Think

RSA Conference might grab the headlines with its 50,000-strong crowds and big-name keynotes, but for Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO at Akamai, the security calendar offers much more depth and value—especially for those willing to look beyond the marquee names. “RSA has been around for over 30 years,” Winterfeld notes. “DEF CON has been around for over 30 years. Black Hat just under 30. So these are well-established conferences. But what really …Read Article

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Microsoft updates partner benefits around AI, cloud and security

Microsoft has laid out a range of newly developed partner program benefits revolving around its updated priorities and solution areas for the 2026 financial year. These priorities revolve around the software giant’s prioritisation of AI business solutions, cloud and AI platforms and security. In a blog post by Microsoft chief partner officer and corporate vice president of global partner solutions Nicole Dezen said the benefits were “a strategic…Microsoft See the Story

Why GenAI Needs a Smarter Firewall — And How Akamai Plans to Deliver It Across the Edge

As generative AI (GenAI) applications explode across industries, enterprise leaders are waking up to a new reality: traditional security tools weren’t designed for this. In this TFiR clip, Rupesh Chokshi, SVP and GM of Application Security at Akamai, outlined how the company is stepping up with a purpose-built “Firewall for AI” to meet today’s emerging risks. “We’re going to live in a hybrid world… and we need protections that do both [legacy + …Read Article

The Java Migration Paradox: Why 40% of Enterprise Apps Remain Trapped On-Premises

The enterprise Java landscape faces a stark reality: despite the cloud’s undeniable benefits, nearly half of all Java applications remain stubbornly anchored to on-premises infrastructure. It’s not for lack of trying—it’s because traditional cloud migration approaches have created barriers that many organizations simply cannot overcome. George Gould, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Partner Alliances at Azul, recently shed ligh…United States · United States Read Article

Cloud Foundry's Comeback: Julian Fischer on Why CF Still Wins at Scale

In the ever-evolving world of cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes has long dominated headlines. But according to anynines CEO Julian Fischer, reports of Cloud Foundry’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In an exclusive interview, Fischer explained that large enterprises are still turning to Cloud Foundry because of its unmatched developer experience—especially when managing thousands of developers. “The average developer isn’t an expert in…Read Article

Inside the AI Factory: Why Mirantis Is Reimagining AI Infrastructure

Modern AI workloads demand more than just powerful GPUs—they require an entire infrastructure stack that works in sync. That’s the premise behind Mirantis’ AI Factory Reference Architecture, which CTO Shaun O’Meara and VP Randy Bias unveiled in their latest TFiR appearance. Why GPUs Aren’t the Whole Picture According to O’Meara, most teams focus on compute, but AI infrastructure has become more complex than that. “It’s not just about GPUs,” he s…Infrastructure Read Article

Nextcloud Is Now a Full Microsoft 365 Alternative—With AI, Privacy, and Sustainability Built In

When Frank Karlitschek launched Nextcloud in 2016, it was a secure, open source alternative to Dropbox. Today, it’s evolved into something much bigger: a fully integrated, private, and sustainable collaboration suite that can go toe-to-toe with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoom—all without the data tradeoffs. “We offer file sync, chat, video conferencing, calendars, contacts, and an office suite,” said Karlitschek in a recent interview w…Privacy · Munich Read Article

Open source: Why open ecosystems matter

Driving success with AI will require an industry-wide collaborative approach spanning the software and hardware domainsOpen Source · United States See the Story

How High Availability Clustering Reduces Downtime and Risk During Patching

In enterprise environments, uptime is non-negotiable. Downtime not only disrupts operations—it can also erode customer trust and cost companies real money. That’s where high availability (HA) clustering comes in, especially during something as routine yet risky as patch management. In this TFiR clip, Margaret Hoagland, VP of Global Sales & Marketing at SIOS Technology, unpacked the mechanics and strategic value of HA clustering. “Fundamentally, …Read Article