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Boxphish secures new Leeds base to support doubling of staff
Data Analytics

Boxphish secures new Leeds base to support doubling of staff

Boxphish has leased a new 4,165 sq. ft. office in Leeds to support staff doubling, reinforcing its growth and commitment to Yorkshire's cyber security sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security
Malware

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom to offer Document GPS, enhancing document security and compliance for organisations across EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
Malware

Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Semperis launches tool to boost Active Directory account security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis launches tool to boost Active Directory account security

Semperis has launched Service Account Protection Essential, a tool enhancing security for Active Directory service accounts vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm
Firewalls

LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm

LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security
IoT Security

Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security

Schneider Electric integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded in SCADAPack 47xi RTUs, boosting security and visibility for remote industrial control systems globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux
Firewalls

Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux

Bugcrowd and Pretera partner to offer continuous, scalable security testing across finance, healthcare and government sectors in the Benelux region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Hyperscale

Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Biometrics

Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data
Data Protection

Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data

Certes launches quantum-safe technology that renders stolen data useless, protecting organisations against evolving cyber threats amid rising quantum computing risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Trend Micro unveils Agentic SIEM to automate & streamline security
Security Information and Event Management

Trend Micro unveils Agentic SIEM to automate & streamline security

Trend Micro launches Agentic SIEM, an AI-driven security solution automating threat detection and streamlining workloads across over 900 data sources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite

Palo Alto Networks unveils a security suite with quantum-ready encryption and AI tools to protect enterprises' multicloud environments from evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses
Security Information and Event Management

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses

AI is revolutionising security operations centres by enabling faster, autonomous responses to cyber threats and reducing reliance on human analysts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Digital Transformation

Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security

Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Data Protection

Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law

Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security
Firewalls

Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security

Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector
Virtualisation

Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector

Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025