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Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
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Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
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Global survey reveals rising AI threats & costly API security gaps
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devops
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network security
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cloud security
A global survey reveals rising AI-driven cyber threats and costly gaps in API security, with organisations unprepared despite growing compliance pressures.
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CrowdStrike Falcon boosts AWS security with faster AI incident response
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
CrowdStrike launches Falcon for AWS Security Incident Response, enabling faster AI-driven threat detection and streamlined cloud security via the AWS Marketplace.
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VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
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hyperscale
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
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AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk
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risk & compliance
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ai
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aml
AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.
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Infoblox exposes VexTrio adtech in WordPress malware
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firewalls
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network security
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martech
Infoblox reveals links between WordPress malware campaigns and adtech firms tied to Russia, exposing vast, coordinated cybercrime exploiting web traffic globally.
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Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.
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Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo’s global defence initiative.
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Azul boosts Java security with improved runtime vulnerability detection
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devops
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application security
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apm
Azul’s Intelligence Cloud now cuts Java security false positives by up to 99%, using runtime data to boost vulnerability detection accuracy for DevOps teams.
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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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encryption
Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
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Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Datadog unveils enhanced log management tools helping firms cut costs and meet strict compliance, including long-term retention and local data storage options.
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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
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Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
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devops
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siem
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application security
Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
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Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
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firewalls
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network security
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smart home
Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
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UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
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storage
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uc
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data protection
UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.
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Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth
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firewalls
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cloud security
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cx
Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.
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Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue
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malware
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data protection
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phishing
HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
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UK firms report more breaches amid remote work, policy gaps
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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data classification
UK firms reporting data breaches to the ICO rose to 69%, with remote work risks rising as phishing and employee errors top causes amid policy gaps.
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UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.
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Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.