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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point
Software-as-a-Service

AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
Data Protection

AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026

AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches
DevOps

NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches

UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

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OWASP unveils first Top 10 risks for agentic AI use
Data Protection

OWASP unveils first Top 10 risks for agentic AI use

OWASP has launched its first Top 10 list for agentic AI, warning autonomous systems act as a powerful but risky new digital workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
'ZombieAgent' flaw exposes blind spots in ChatGPT AI
Firewalls

'ZombieAgent' flaw exposes blind spots in ChatGPT AI

'ZombieAgent' flaw lets crafted content hijack ChatGPT-based agents for stealth cloud data theft that evades corporate security tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Thu, 25th Dec 2025
Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy
Malware

Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy

Chinese state-backed hackers mimic Microsoft Teams downloads in a false flag campaign to infect Chinese speakers and blame Russian actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Contrast links ADR with Datadog SIEM to cut alert noise
Firewalls

Contrast links ADR with Datadog SIEM to cut alert noise

Contrast plugs its ADR into Datadog Cloud SIEM, streaming verified runtime attack data to slash alert noise and speed SecOps response.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026
Malware

Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026

AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Quantum & AI threats to reshape cybersecurity by 2026
Firewalls

Quantum & AI threats to reshape cybersecurity by 2026

Quantum and AI advances will upend cyber defence by 2026, with autonomous attacks and post-quantum threats outpacing unprepared boards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Malware

AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding
Firewalls

Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding

Backslash launches MCP Security to monitor AI coding agents on developer machines, tackling data leaks, prompt injection and privilege abuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike warns AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike warns AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026

AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026, CrowdStrike warns, driving prompt-injection attacks, zero-day surges and machine identity chaos.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Netskope adds MCP controls to secure enterprise AI use
Firewalls

Netskope adds MCP controls to secure enterprise AI use

Netskope adds Model Context Protocol controls to its One platform, giving security teams new tools to monitor and lock down AI agent traffic.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Check Point updates Quantum firewall to secure AI use
Firewalls

Check Point updates Quantum firewall to secure AI use

Check Point updates Quantum firewall with AI-aware controls, aiming to curb data leakage, model abuse and new automated cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026
Multi-factor authentication

HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026

HP warns of rising AI-driven cyber threats by 2026, including increased cookie theft and attacks on device and identity security in organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025

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