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Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Verint leverages its open AI platform to revolutionise customer experience, integrating real-time data and ensuring security while leading market innovation.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.
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Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.
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Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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The King's Speech lacked the anticipated new AI Bill, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting the UK's focus on cyber security over comprehensive AI legislation.
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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.
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Experts urge UK Govt to prioritise AI & process intelligence

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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In the aftermath of the UK's General Election, experts urge the new government to prioritise AI and process intelligence to streamline businesses and enhance productivity.
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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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UK energy consumers call for more incentives for renewables

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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A new study by Solar Together reveals that 90% of UK energy consumers are urging the Government to provide more incentives for renewable energy.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Everfox to acquire Garrison Technology, enhancing cybersecurity

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Everfox agrees to acquire London's Garrison Technology, aiming to enhance its cybersecurity solutions with Garrison's hardware-enforced security capabilities.
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Gallagher Security wins Manufacturer of the Year award again

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Gallagher Security has clinched the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards, marking their second successive win.