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Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer

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Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.
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ReliaQuest details Black Basta’s legacy & rise of Teams phishing

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ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta’s fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.
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Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk

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Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
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SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag

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A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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Milestone launches Project Hafnia for AI-driven city management

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Milestone launches Project Hafnia in Genoa to develop AI-powered smart city solutions for traffic and infrastructure management, ensuring EU data compliance.
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UK & European finance teams accelerate automation to combat fraud

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UK and European finance teams boost automation adoption, with 81% increasing use to combat fraud and ease regulatory burdens, says survey.
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KYND & Talan partner to enhance real-time cyber risk support

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KYND partners with Talan to offer real-time cyber risk intelligence, boosting UK, European and Middle Eastern clients' defence against evolving threats.
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UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals

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Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.
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Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence

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Digital.ai unveils Quick Protect Agent, enabling organisations to secure mobile apps swiftly with minimal technical skills, tackling rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Swimlane secures USD $45m funding to drive AI automation growth

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Swimlane secures USD $45m to boost AI automation, aiming for profitability in Q3 2025 with rapid growth and advanced agentic AI security solutions.
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LevelBlue to acquire Aon’s cyber consulting teams in global deal

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LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.
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UK’s £2 billion AI plan spurs hope, but skills gap remains

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The UK’s GBP £2 billion AI plan ignites optimism for tech growth, but experts stress urgent need to close the widening AI skills gap across industries.
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Trend Micro unveils AI Factory to boost agentic AI security

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Trend Micro launches Secure AI Factory, using NVIDIA's blueprint to enhance safety measures across AI lifecycle, securing models, data and deployment.
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Datadog unveils new Bits AI agents to streamline cloud workflows

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Datadog launches three AI agents to aid cloud teams with incident response, code fixes and security analysis, boosting productivity and cutting resolution times.
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AI use surges in UK healthcare as data security concerns mount

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AI use in UK healthcare has soared to 94% in 2025, despite rising data breaches and declining focus on data security among IT professionals.
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Boxphish eyes further growth after GBP £400 million BGF support

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Boxphish, backed by BGF's GBP £400 million funding, plans further growth after 70% ARR rise and acquiring dark web intelligence firm Trillion.
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CybaVerse acquires SecureAck to boost AI cyber platform for SMEs

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CybaVerse has acquired SecureAck to enhance its AI-powered cyber security platform, offering SMEs and MSPs flexible, cost-effective protection solutions.
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Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance

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Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.
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Guardian agents set to secure 15% of AI market by 2030

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Guardian agent technologies are set to capture 15% of the AI market by 2030, ensuring secure and trustworthy AI interactions, says Gartner.