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e2e-assure & Validato partner to bolster public sector cyber defences

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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e2e-assure and Validato have partnered to enhance cyber resilience in public sector organisations through continuous security validation and staff training.
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Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.
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LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to form largest global MSSP

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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LevelBlue's acquisition of Trustwave creates the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider, enhancing global cyber defence capabilities.
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Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
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LevelBlue to acquire Trustwave, creating top global cyber giant

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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LevelBlue will acquire Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider with enhanced global cybersecurity capabilities.
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AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
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Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.
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Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Audrey Adeline of SquareX warns the browser, where 80% of device time is spent, is the new cybersecurity battleground in an evolving threat landscape.
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Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Cobalt updates its Offensive Security Platform to streamline pentesting with faster launches, real-time collaboration, clearer risk prioritisation, and workflow automation.
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Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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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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Outpost24 becomes only European overall leader in ASM report

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Outpost24 is named the only European Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report, advancing from Challenger to lead in Attack Surface Management.
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Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.
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Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.
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Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

Tue, 20th May 2025
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The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.
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Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.
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e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience

Fri, 9th May 2025
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e2e-assure partners with Validato to offer businesses continuous cyber security validation, enhancing defence against evolving threats using MITRE ATT&CK framework.