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Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
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Reversec joins UK council to boost cyber standards & diversity

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Reversec has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as a Spotlight Member, aiming to boost national cyber standards and diversity within the sector.
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Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
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Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Saviynt partners with New Zealand's Chillisoft to boost identity security amid a 58% rise in cyber incidents, focusing on enterprise and government sectors.
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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
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UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.
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CyXcel achieves approved vendor status by UK cyber centre

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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CyXcel has secured NCSC's Cyber Incident Response Approved Vendor status, becoming one of just 43 firms in the UK with this vital accreditation.
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Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.
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Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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New Zealand's cyber security landscape is increasingly dire, with over 7,000 incidents logged last year amid threats from both criminals and state actors.
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NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
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NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review

Tue, 24th Dec 2024
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The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats to Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
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Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Cybercrime incidents surged by 58% in Q3 2024, with phishing and unauthorised access posing significant threats, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.
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UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.
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Ivanti report highlights risks of genAI in cybersecurity

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Ivanti's report highlights that 25% of UK IT professionals lack a documented generative AI strategy amid rising cyber threats, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.
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Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.
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Shoppers warned of AI scams as Black Friday nears

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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As Black Friday nears, experts warn consumers of sophisticated AI-driven scams, urging caution as losses from fraud continue to escalate.
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AI advancements in 2025 pose cybersecurity challenges

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Predictions for 2025 signal a chaotic race for AI regulation, as cyber threats escalate, particularly targeting AI supply chains and critical infrastructure.
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iSANZ Awards honour New Zealand's cybersecurity leaders

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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The 2024 iSANZ Awards celebrated ten years of cybersecurity excellence in New Zealand, honouring outstanding contributions and innovation in the field.