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OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
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OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.
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Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
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The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
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AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
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Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.
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Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals
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Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.
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HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
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HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.
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Mary Yang appointed Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX
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Mary Yang, with 20+ years in tech marketing, has been named Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX to drive growth in its browser security solutions globally.
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Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
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Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings
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Rapid7’s Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials
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A new Rust-based malware, EDDIESTEALER, uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running code that steals browser credentials and crypto wallets.
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KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams
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KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.
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NEXT & Infobip boost security & RCS messaging for shoppers
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NEXT partners with Infobip to boost shopper security, blocking 175,000 fake messages monthly and enhancing customer engagement with advanced RCS messaging.
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Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
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Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.
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Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
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Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.
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Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns
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Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
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CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
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CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
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Rob Tomlin promoted to lead Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks
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Rob Tomlin has been promoted to Regional Vice President for Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks, expanding his leadership across the Nordics, Benelux, and Baltics.
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ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes
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ZEST Security has partnered with Upwind to deliver AI-driven cloud threat detection and rapid remediation, enhancing security and DevOps team efficiency.
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Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl
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Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.
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Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure
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Illumio partners with NVIDIA to enhance Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure, boosting visibility and breach containment across IT and OT systems.
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Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
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Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.