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UK cyber crime reports surge as true costs hidden

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Cyber crime reports to Action Fraud have jumped 37% in five years, but analysts warn hidden enterprise losses run to hundreds of millions.
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UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns

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UK launches central Cyber Unit to harden public sector defences, as experts warn GBP £210 million funding may fall short of ambitions.
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UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

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UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.
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US, European firms unprepared for post-quantum threats

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Nine in ten US and European security professionals lack a roadmap for post-quantum cryptography, leaving critical data exposed long term.
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AI set to transform cyber defence strategies in 2026

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AI is set to redefine cyber defence in 2026, forcing UK boards and public bodies to swap reactive security for automated, collective resilience.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

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AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.
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NZ cyber losses more than double amid email scams

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New Zealand cyber losses hit NZD $12.4 million in Q3 2025, more than doubling as business email scams and high-value transfers surge.
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AI rollout exposes UK factories’ ageing cyber defences

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AI adoption is exposing UK factories’ outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
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Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security

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Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
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AI deepfake scams surge as New Zealand losses mount

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AI-fuelled deepfake scams are surging in New Zealand, with losses topping NZD $5 million a quarter as fraudsters weaponise new tech.
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New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk

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New Zealand cyber agency emails 26,000 people in first mass alert over Lumma Stealer malware infecting Windows devices nationwide.
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Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

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Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.
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NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches

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UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.
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New Zealand urged to boost cyber security as threats diversify

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New Zealand organisations face growing cyber threats from state actors and criminals, urged to strengthen defences as attacks target all sizes and sectors.
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Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.
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Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.
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Negligence is Warfare

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.
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The major cyber hurdles that could deeply impact businesses in 2026

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Businesses face severe cyber risks in 2026 as outdated IT and rising threats demand urgent action to avoid costly breaches and compliance failures.
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UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.
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Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360, a managed service offering UK businesses boosted network security, visibility and threat response amid rising cyber attacks.