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National Security stories - Page 2

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US cyber attack on Venezuela exposes CNI vulnerabilities

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national security
Alleged US cyber role in Venezuela attack exposes how multi-domain operations can silently compromise critical national infrastructure.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

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national security
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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DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026

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DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.
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Glasswall launches tool to sanitise Microsoft 365 files

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Glasswall has launched a Microsoft 365 tool that silently sanitises SharePoint and OneDrive files in real time to block hidden malware.
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DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals

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national security
DroneShield wins new Western and Asia Pacific defence contracts worth AUD $14.4m, lifting its record revenue backlog into 2026.
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UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

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national security
Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.
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Half of UK tech staff turning to risky ‘shadow AI’

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Half of UK tech staff now depend on unapproved ‘shadow AI’ to hit deadlines, despite most warning it poses serious data‑security risks.
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SEALSQ backs EeroQ in push for ‘Quantum Made in USA’

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national security
SEALSQ makes first US quantum bet on EeroQ, backing helium-based chips in a ‘Quantum Made in USA’ push and USD $35 million plan.
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ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift

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ISACA wins exclusive role certifying CMMC assessors and instructors, reshaping cyber standards for Australia and New Zealand defence suppliers.
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SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard

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SandboxAQ’s AQtive Guard wins FedRAMP Ready status, opening a clearer path into US federal AI and quantum cybersecurity projects.
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Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop

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Australia’s critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.
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AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms

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national security
UK firms face a 2026 surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks, as ransomware costs top USD $1 million and skills gaps leave basic defences exposed.
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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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British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

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national security
NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.
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DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal

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DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.
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Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative

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national security
Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
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digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems

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national security
Exeter’s digiLab launches theLab, a research hub to build uncertainty-aware, trustworthy AI for critical UK sectors from energy to defence.
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Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

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national security
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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ATEN unveils secure KVM switches with 5K video for defence use

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national security
ATEN launches NIAP-certified secure KVM switches featuring 5K video, designed for defence and high-security sectors handling classified networks.
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Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region

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Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia’s Defence and national security sectors.