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Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

Thu, 15th May 2025
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OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.
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Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
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EU urges social media ad checks to tackle €4.3bn scam crisis

Thu, 15th May 2025
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fraud
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regulation
EU member states urge social media firms to verify advertisers to curb a EUR €4.3bn investment scam crisis sweeping across Europe.
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BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion

Thu, 15th May 2025
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fintech
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data privacy
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
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Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Thu, 15th May 2025
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storage
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
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Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Thu, 15th May 2025
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threat intelligence
Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
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Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge

Thu, 15th May 2025
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digital transformation
Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
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Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships

Thu, 15th May 2025
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ai
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microsoft
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google
Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Wed, 14th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
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UK insurers see more acceptance of AI as trust issues persist

Wed, 14th May 2025
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UK insurance customers show growing comfort with AI, as daily use rises from 5% to 10% and acceptance of AI decisions without humans grows to 34%.
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SenTRACK 2.0 launches to deliver adaptive AI surveillance

Wed, 14th May 2025
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SenSen launches SenTRACK 2.0, an AI-driven platform offering adaptive surveillance with real-time, role-based automation for complex environments.
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May’s Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities

Wed, 14th May 2025
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microsoft
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microsoft edge
Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 77 vulnerabilities, including six critical remote code exploits and five actively exploited zero-days.
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Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes

Wed, 14th May 2025
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

Wed, 14th May 2025
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proofpoint
North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.
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Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds

Wed, 14th May 2025
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mfa
Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.
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Entercard adopts FICO to boost fraud detection in Nordics

Tue, 13th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Entercard adopts FICO's AI-powered platform to enhance fraud detection and prevention across the Nordic region, improving security and customer experience.
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Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach

Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
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UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks

Tue, 13th May 2025
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cybersecurity insurance
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digital transformation
A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
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Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million

Tue, 13th May 2025
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
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Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance

Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.