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Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.
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Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure
Wed, 28th May 2025
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Check Point is set to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing its Infinity Platform with automated, pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation across multi-vendor environments.
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Exclusive: AUSCERT's General Manager on importance of adapting to change
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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AUSCERT's GM Ivano Bongiovanni urged cybersecurity pros to adapt skills and embrace innovation as AI reshapes the industry and new global contests emerge.
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Radware named leader for AI-driven API security by GigaOm
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Radware was named a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm Radar for AI-enhanced application and API security, noted for advanced protection and real-time response.
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Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.
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Silent Push unveils Chrome tool for real-time threat response
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Silent Push has launched a Chrome extension for enterprise security teams, offering real-time browser-based threat intelligence and enhanced cyber defence controls.
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AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.
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Cohesity unveils AI-driven RecoveryAgent to automate cyber recovery
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cohesity has unveiled RecoveryAgent, an AI-powered tool to automate cyber recovery for NetBackup and DataProtect users, enhancing resilience and speed.
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SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.
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Survey reveals gap between threat intelligence & execution
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A Cyware survey reveals firms value threat intelligence but struggle with automation and internal collaboration, hindering effective cyber threat response.
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Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.
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Cohesity expands Google Cloud partnership for cyber resilience
Wed, 21st May 2025
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Cohesity expands its partnership with Google Cloud to boost cyber resilience and data insight capabilities, reducing business risk and downtime costs.
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Outpost24 adds AI summaries to boost digital threat analysis
Wed, 21st May 2025
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Outpost24 launches AI-driven summaries in its Digital Risk Protection modules to simplify threat analysis and boost cyber risk management efficiency.
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Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
Tue, 20th May 2025
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Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
Mon, 19th May 2025
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Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs
Fri, 16th May 2025
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Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.
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AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.
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Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
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Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
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Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.