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Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
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Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.

Small firms increase cybersecurity, eye AI adoption in 2025
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A survey reveals UK small firms boosted cyber security spending in 2024 and 74% plan to adopt AI in 2025, despite concerns over accuracy and regulation.

Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
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ai
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cybersecurity
Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.

Radiant Logic launches AI tool for identity visibility
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Radiant Logic unveils Identity Observability for RadiantOne, offering real-time AI-powered insights and risk management across identity systems in enterprises.

ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
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data protection
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physical security
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genai
LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.

VIPRE acquires Cryoserver & Solar Archive for email security
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data protection
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cloud security
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email security
VIPRE Security Group has acquired Forensic and Compliance Systems, including Cryoserver and Solar Archive, to boost its email security and compliance offerings.

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
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martech
Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector
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AARNet and CrowdStrike expand their partnership to deliver 24/7 managed detection and response services, enhancing cybersecurity across Australia's research and education sectors.

Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.

Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.

Survey finds AI agents pose rising security risks for firms
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ai security
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risk & compliance
A survey reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% secure them, amid rising concerns over their growing security risks.

Check Point boosts Quantum Force with AI security update
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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Check Point enhances its Quantum Force platform with AI-powered branch security, boosting threat prevention speeds by up to 25% via software updates.

KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces
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KnowBe4 ranks 51st on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, praised for employee trust, respect and engagement worldwide.

Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
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cloud security
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iot security
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ai security
Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
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phishing
A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.

Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
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cybersecurity
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UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.

Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure
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firewalls
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cloud security
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Check Point is set to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing its Infinity Platform with automated, pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation across multi-vendor environments.

Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.