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Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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cloud security
Codific urges boards to prioritise preemptive cyber defence, identity and supply-chain control as 2026 scrutiny and rules tighten.
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Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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encryption
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iot security
NCC Group links Silver Fox's false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.
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Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.
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UK firms invest in cyber, overlook growing AI risks

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
UK firms pour cash into cyber security yet neglect AI-specific threats, leaving new attack surfaces exposed despite rising confidence.
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OWASP unveils first Top 10 risks for agentic AI use

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
OWASP has launched its first Top 10 list for agentic AI, warning autonomous systems act as a powerful but risky new digital workforce.
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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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mfa
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cloud security
CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
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OTOPIQ launches AI-driven zero-trust OT security firm

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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iot security
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iot
OTOPIQ debuts AI-powered zero-trust platform to secure industrial control devices worldwide after acquiring NanoLock and Awz backing.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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wearables
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firewalls
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data protection
Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
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Linux Foundation unveils ORCA to contain cyber attacks

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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supply chain
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open source
The Linux Foundation has formed ORCA, a new alliance to contain automated cyber attacks by isolating and compartmentalising software.
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AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.
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AI rollout exposes UK factories' ageing cyber defences

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
AI adoption is exposing UK factories' outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
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Building trust into embedded finance: A security-first approach

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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fintech
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cx
As embedded finance reshapes digital platforms, Dwolla argues only security-first infrastructure can truly earn and sustain customer trust.
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NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.
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Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.
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CrowdStrike & CoreWeave unite to secure advanced AI cloud workloads

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai security
CrowdStrike partners with CoreWeave to embed advanced security in AI cloud workloads using NVIDIA-powered infrastructure for safer AI development and deployment.
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Siemens unveils SICHARGE FLEX system for rapid fleet EV charging

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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cartech
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX, a modular EV charging system delivering 480 kW to 1.68 MW, designed for rapid fleet charging and scalable deployment.
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Dawnguard raises USD $3m to embed security at design stage

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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devops
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cloud security
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Amsterdam-based cybersecurity startup Dawnguard secures USD $3 million to embed security into system design, aiming to prevent risks from the development phase onwards.