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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
2 days ago
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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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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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digital twins
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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KYND & Talan partner to enhance real-time cyber risk support
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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insurtech
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cyber resilience
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 & European finance teams accelerate automation to combat fraud
2 days ago
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fintech
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defi
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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UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals
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ransomware
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it training
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phishing
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
2 days ago
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ransomware
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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
2 days ago
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ai
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cybersecurity
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agentic ai
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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devops
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physical security
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apm
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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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
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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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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ai security
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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siem
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cloud security
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apm
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
3 days ago
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data protection
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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
3 days ago
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saas
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cybersecurity
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investment
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
3 days ago
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ai
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cybersecurity
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acquisition
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
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
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ai
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diligent
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
3 days ago
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Guardian agent technologies are set to capture 15% of the AI market by 2030, ensuring secure and trustworthy AI interactions, says Gartner.
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UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
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Transport sector faces rising cyber risks amid AI boom
3 days ago
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malware
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network infrastructure
A survey reveals transport firms face rising cyber risks and cost pressures amid surging AI adoption, with 81% citing cybersecurity as their top networking challenge.
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Retail cyber attacks surge as United Natural Foods hit by breach
3 days ago
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ransomware
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supply chain
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breach prevention
United Natural Foods suffered a cyber attack that disrupted operations and hit its share price by 9.3%, amid rising ransomware threats targeting major retailers.
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GenAI surge boosts productivity but raises security concerns
3 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Generative AI use in businesses surged 890% in 2024, boosting productivity but doubling security incidents and raising serious data risks.