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UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats
Data Protection

UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats

A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity
Semiconductors

AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity

A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth
Digital Transformation

Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth

Vectra AI has appointed Chua Hock Leng as Vice President and General Manager for APJ, driving growth and advanced threat detection in the region's cybersecurity market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory

A critical flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts allows attackers to persistently access and control Active Directory environments, warns Semperis.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools
Data Protection

Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools

Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th 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
DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report
Malware

DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report

DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report

Bitdefender is named the sole Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year running.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again
Data Protection

Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again

Netskope is named Leader again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge, reflecting its vision and strong execution in cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025
Firewalls

Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025

Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Phishing

Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact
Firewalls

CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact

EC-Council's CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro
Data Protection

Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro

Avast Premium Security's new AI-powered Scam Guardian Pro offers proactive, real-time email scam protection, enhancing user safety without slowing device performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection

Specops Software has partnered with GuidePoint Security to offer advanced password management and authentication solutions, enhancing cyber resilience in North America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
SonicWall unveils Elevate 2025 roadshow for global partners
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SonicWall unveils Elevate 2025 roadshow for global partners

SonicWall launches Elevate 2025, a global roadshow visiting 25 cities to engage partners with new cybersecurity tech and growth opportunities.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs
Network Infrastructure

ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs

Australian firm ORCA Opti has launched an AI system to help SMEs cut costs on cyber threats and compliance by integrating key business functions seamlessly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025