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Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge

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Wiz adds Red Agent preview and wider tools for AI code, Databricks, multicloud services and edge risk across cloud environments.
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Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud

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Elastic and Google add AI-driven threat detection to air-gapped cloud systems as defence and government customers seek tighter data sovereignty.
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VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

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Unpatched VPN gateways are leaving organisations open to ransomware and outages, as modern Zero Trust access cuts off the exposed front door.
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CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners

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CrowdStrike unveils AI security coalition with Accenture, EY, IBM Cybersecurity Services, Kroll and OpenAI to spot and fix code flaws faster.
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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains

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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 to ChatGPT and Codex users, touting stronger coding, research and office-work performance with tighter safety controls.
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ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates

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ClickHouse broadens Google Cloud partnership with Lakehouse access, Bring Your Own Cloud, Axion migration and Antigravity link.
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DTEX warns Telegram & WhatsApp AI agents risk exfiltration

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DTEX warns that AI agents controlled via Telegram and WhatsApp can quietly access files, expose credentials and exfiltrate data from endpoints.
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Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF

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Check Point gains Frost & Sullivan 2026 recognition as its AI-driven WAF is praised for blocking zero-day threats and cutting false positives.
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IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations

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IP Fabric unveils a governed MCP server for network operations, aiming to let enterprises use AI safely for troubleshooting, compliance and change planning.
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Scality appoints Greg DiFraia to lead AI alliances

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Scality names Greg DiFraia as senior vice president to expand AI partnerships and support enterprise deployments across its global ecosystem.
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Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer

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Mediazoo taps John Gordon to spearhead product strategy as the group moves to turn its AI learning tools into offerings for corporate clients.
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Apricorn launches 32TB offline encrypted desktop drive

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Apricorn broadens its Aegis Padlock DT FIPS line with a 32TB hardware-encrypted desktop drive for offline backups and sensitive data.
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VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services

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VIPRE says cyber criminals are increasingly abusing trusted services like Cloudflare, Microsoft and TestFlight to dodge email security filters.
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Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking

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Temenos and Bain warn that banks must modernise core systems, governed data and cloud architecture as AI, stablecoins and personalisation gather pace.
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MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups

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MacPaw Earth Day survey finds 71.7% of Mac users would clear cloud files more often if they knew the environmental cost.
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UK data centre sector doubts AI-ready infrastructure

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Survey finds UK data centre professionals fear outdated testing, skills gaps and poor monitoring could leave infrastructure unready for AI growth.
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Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk

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Anthropic AI's Mythos prompts cyber security warnings as experts urge UK boards to treat AI-driven threats as a strategic risk.
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Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal

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Thrive widens post-Abacode push with managed compliance service for firms facing tougher rules and cyber risk.
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Thales launches Imperva for Google Cloud in controlled availability

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Thales brings Imperva into Google Cloud as controlled launch targets app and API protection with lower latency and simpler operations.
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Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites

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Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.