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UK firms warned over spreadsheet reliance amid cyber risks

UK firms face growing cyber risks and errors from spreadsheet reliance, urging a shift to more secure, collaborative business planning tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Data Protection

New UK cyber security bill to raise standards for all suppliers

The UK Government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill raises standards for over 900 suppliers, enhancing cyber defence across critical national infrastructure and supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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Firewalls

Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign

A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025

Malware

Phishing kits & steganography drive new wave of email threats

Cybersecurity experts warn of rising email threats as phishing kits Tycoon 2FA and Cephas evolve, using steganography and code obfuscation to evade detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Data Protection

Wrap up of Commvault Cloud Unity unifies data, cyber & identity resilience

Commvault launches Cloud Unity, a unified platform enhancing data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience for cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Firewalls

Arista & Palo Alto Networks launch new AI-era data centre security

Arista and Palo Alto Networks launch integrated AI-era security solution to protect hybrid data centres from advanced cyber threats and ensure unified policy control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Security Bill aims to shield UK firms from GBP £2 billion losses

The UK's new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets protecting critical infrastructure and firms from cyberattacks causing GBP £2 billion in annual losses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Splunk reveals why only 4% of organisations are cyber ready

Only 4% of organisations are fully cyber ready, as AI and data strategies become vital amid rising threats and talent shortages.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Firewalls

Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks

Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks

Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Malware

AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones to drive quantum security shift

QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones as Senior VP to advance quantum-safe security, leveraging his US federal cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography expertise.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Firewalls

Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0 with new AI security tools

Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0, featuring AI-centric security tools and expanded Zero Trust access to secure hybrid workforces and GenAI applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Firewalls

Rising cyber threats drive businesses to adopt MSSP solutions

Growing cyber threats push businesses to adopt Managed Security Service Providers for expert, cost-effective, and 24/7 cybersecurity protection and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Malware

Average ransomware payments in Australia halve to AUD $711,000

Average ransomware payments in Australia have halved to AUD $711,000 as businesses become more prepared and less willing to pay ransoms after attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025