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Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
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QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.
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Civo unveils relaxAI, prioritising privacy & renewables

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Civo has unveiled relaxAI, an innovative AI assistant prioritising privacy, security, and renewable energy in a bid to tackle data governance challenges for UK businesses.
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Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.
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Civo unveils AI assistant relaxAI, focusing on data privacy

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Civo has introduced relaxAI, a new AI assistant prioritising data privacy and powered by renewable energy, starting at GBP £10 per month.
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UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A report from Economist Impact and SAS urges UK officials to merge culture and technology for boosted productivity, while recognising AI's transformative potential.
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Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.
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OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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OneAdvanced has appointed Alex Jeffery as Senior Vice President of Managed IT Services, enhancing its strategy for growth in the next three years.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Westcoast for UK distribution

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Westcoast to distribute an extensive range of communications and networking technologies across the UK and Ireland.
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HP unveils secure HP Elite t660 Thin Client for 2025

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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HP has announced its new Elite t660 Thin Client, claiming to be the world's most secure desktop thin client, available from March 2025.
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Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
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iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.
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Orbus Software acquires Capsifi to enhance transformation platform

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Orbus Software has acquired Sydney-based Capsifi to enhance its OrbusInfinity platform, aiming for a more robust enterprise transformation solution.
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SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.
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Automation could save network professionals 50% of time

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A report from Skybox Security reveals that network professionals could reclaim 50% of their time by automating tasks currently bogging them down.
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Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.
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Leostream supports HP customers amid Tera 2 end-of-life

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Leostream vows to support HP customers using Teradici Tera 2 chipsets in zero clients, amid HP's plans to phase out the product by 2024.