Cybersecurity · Week of Nov 2, 2026
Earnings, contract penalties and botnets: the week in cybersecurity
Earnings from Unisys, a $108 million Air Force award to CACI, a botnet takedown, a record cyber False Claims Act settlement and AI-agent security tools.
The week's cybersecurity releases were spread across financial reporting, government work and threat activity rather than a single trend. Unisys reported third-quarter 2026 results that included a $151 million non-cash pension settlement loss, and Palo Alto Networks set November 18, 2026 as the date for its fiscal first quarter 2027 results. In the public sector, CACI International said the U.S. Air Force awarded it a five-year, $108 million contract for the DEAMS accounting system, and Whistleblower Law Collaborative announced that ILC Dover agreed to a $13 million settlement in a cybersecurity False Claims Act case, which the firm describes as a record high.
On the threat side, Plume said a group including Google, Lumen, HUMAN Security and Japan's National Police Agency disrupted the X.CPE botnet, which it says was hidden in more than 1.3 million TV set-top boxes. Secomea pointed to suspected cyberattacks on European supermarket refrigeration systems. AI also featured in product news: Arcjet launched custom models to protect AI agents, and Ontinue added a managed service built on Microsoft's security operations platform that it says uses agentic AI alongside human analysts.
Unisys Corporation
Unisys Announces 3Q26 Results
Unisys reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $471.5 million, up 2.5% year over year, and a net loss of $201.0 million that included a $151 million non-cash pension settlement loss. The company says it raised its 2026 constant currency revenue growth guidance to (3.0)% to (1.5)%, reaffirmed non-GAAP operating profit margin guidance of 9.0% to 11.0%, and reported New Business TCV of $221 million, up 78%.
CACI International Inc
CACI Advances U.S. Air Force Financial Transparency and Mission Readiness
CACI International says the U.S. Air Force awarded it a five-year, $108 million contract to sustain and modernize the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS). CACI says its work on the system includes Agile delivery, automated testing, cybersecurity and cloud-enabled operations, and the release notes that DEAMS recently received an unqualified audit opinion.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Financial Results on Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Palo Alto Networks says it will release results for its fiscal first quarter 2027, which ended October 31, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The date gives investors and analysts a scheduled update from the security vendor.
Plume Design, Inc.
Industry Takedown of Botnet Hidden in More Than 1.3 Million TV Set-Top Boxes across 200 Countries
Plume says Google, Plume, TrendAI, Lumen, HUMAN Security, Synthient and Japan's National Police Agency worked together to identify and disrupt the X.CPE botnet. According to the release, the botnet was hidden in more than 1.3 million TV set-top boxes across 200 countries.
Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC
ILC Dover Agrees to Pay Record High $13 Million to Settle Cybersecurity False Claims Act Case Brought by Whistleblower Law Collaborative Client
Whistleblower Law Collaborative says the United States settled a False Claims Act case brought by its client, under which ILC Dover and ILC Astrospace, manufacturers of spacesuits, agreed to pay $13 million. The firm describes the amount as a record high for a cybersecurity False Claims Act case, which is relevant to government contractors with cybersecurity obligations.
Ontinue
Ontinue Extends Microsoft ISOC with 24/7 Managed Security Operations Through New MXDR Essentials Service
Ontinue announced MXDR Essentials, a service that it says extends Microsoft's integrated security operations platform with 24/7 managed security operations. The company says the service combines agentic AI, automation and round-the-clock human expertise, aimed at organizations that use Microsoft security tools.
Arcjet
Arcjet Launches Custom AI Security Models to Protect AI Agents
Arcjet announced a family of custom-trained AI security models that it says provide context-aware threat detection for AI chatbots, coding agents and autonomous security agents. The launch is aimed at teams deploying AI agents that need runtime protection.
Secomea A/S
European supermarket cyberattacks highlight the need for secure remote access to refrigeration systems, says Secomea
Secomea says a second wave of suspected cyberattacks has hit supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe. The company argues that retailers need secure remote access to protect operational technology while keeping essential remote services running.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not WebGuard Core reporting.