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UK supply chain cyberattacks expose critical business risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Recent cyberattacks on UK firms like Harrods and Jaguar Land Rover reveal serious supply chain vulnerabilities risking billions in losses and business disruption.
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KnowBe4 joins Microsoft Security Store to boost cyber defence

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
KnowBe4 has joined the Microsoft Security Store, allowing customers easier access to integrated cyber defence solutions and AI-powered risk management tools.
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Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.
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AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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encryption
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physical security
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quantum computing
As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.
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Cyberattack on airport check-in systems disrupts flights across Europe

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE system has disrupted check-ins, causing flight delays and cancellations at major European airports including Heathrow and Brussels.
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LRN unveils Catalyst Phishing to reinforce cyber risk training

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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phishing
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email security
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risk & compliance
LRN launches Catalyst Phishing, a behaviour-focused phishing simulation tool to help organisations strengthen cyber risk training and security culture.
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CSC & CrowdStrike integrate to boost domain threat defence

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
CSC Digital Brand Services and CrowdStrike integrate domain security with Falcon platform to swiftly detect and enforce against malicious online threats.
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Kering data breach exposes 7.4m luxury customers' details & spend

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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pam
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mfa
Kering has revealed a data breach exposing details and spending info of 7.4 million customers of Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen.
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Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.
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Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
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CyberArk named leader in Forrester Wave report for PIM 2025

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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pam
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iam
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zero trust security
CyberArk has been named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Privileged Identity Management report, praised for innovation and comprehensive identity security.
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AI drives surge in vCISO services as MSPs expand rapidly

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI fuels a surge in virtual Chief Information Security Officer services, with MSP offerings rising from 21% to 67%, boosting efficiency and growth in cybersecurity.
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CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
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DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.
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AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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semiconductors
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network security
Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
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UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.
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Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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application security
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.
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AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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pam
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cloud security
Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.