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Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double
Malware

Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response
Firewalls

Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged
Multi-factor authentication

Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege
Firewalls

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

By Morey Haber • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches
Ransomware

Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Risk & Compliance

Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Keymous+ blurs hacktivism & commerce amid 700 DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity

Keymous+ blurs hacktivism & commerce amid 700 DDoS attacks

Keymous+, a North African hacker group, has claimed over 700 DDoS attacks since 2023, blurring lines between hacktivism and commercial cyber operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Firewalls

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights
Data Analytics

Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit
Unified Communications

Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
Software-as-a-Service

How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.

By Guy Matthews • 7 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Snyk acquires Invariant Labs to boost AI-native app security
EduTech

Snyk acquires Invariant Labs to boost AI-native app security

Snyk has acquired Invariant Labs to enhance its AI security tools, integrating new research into its AI Trust Platform to tackle emerging AI-native app threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Ransomware

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
DevOps

Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats
Ransomware

CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats

Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

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Tamnoon unveils AI-powered managed cloud threat response service
Hyperscale

Tamnoon unveils AI-powered managed cloud threat response service

Tamnoon launches AI-driven managed Cloud Detection and Response service with agent Tami to streamline cloud security alert handling and threat remediation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025