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eZaango gains ISO 27001:2022, enhancing security leadership
Data Protection

eZaango gains ISO 27001:2022, enhancing security leadership

eZaango Group has secured ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to robust information security and leadership against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

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Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation
Storage

Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation

Mphasis launches two quantum tech solutions to boost enterprise cybersecurity and optimise complex decision-making for improved operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades
DevOps

Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades

Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas raise new privacy & security fears
Ransomware

AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas raise new privacy & security fears

Security experts warn new AI browsers like OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas pose serious privacy, safety and data risks amid growing adoption and emerging vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns
Data Protection

Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025
AI browsers expose enterprises to cyber threats, warns SquareX
Malware

AI browsers expose enterprises to cyber threats, warns SquareX

Research by SquareX reveals vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers like Comet, exposing enterprises to severe cyber threats including data breaches and malware attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks
Ransomware

Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks

Oracle has issued an urgent patch for a critical flaw in its E-Business Suite, exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group using advanced social engineering tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI speeds up coding but creates new risks & software delays
DevOps

AI speeds up coding but creates new risks & software delays

AI speeds up coding by 63%, but bottlenecks in testing and deployment cause delays, risks, and higher costs, says Harness's study of 900 developers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks
DevOps

AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks

AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AI-driven platforms & software supply chains heighten cyber risk
Data Protection

AI-driven platforms & software supply chains heighten cyber risk

AI platforms and software supply chains face rising cyber risks, urging firms to boost security and governance amid new vulnerabilities in generative AI systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing
Firewalls

Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs
Unified Communications

FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches
Mobile Device Management

Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches

Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention
Data Protection

Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention

Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing
Ransomware

Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing

Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks
Data Protection

Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks

Quantum computing presents urgent security risks for organisations relying on Microsoft Active Directory, as legacy systems struggle to meet new cryptographic demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

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AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity & ROI
DevOps

AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity & ROI

AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity and ROI, with 75% citing improved efficiency and 125% annual return on investments reported by leaders.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025