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Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl

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Experts warn firms must improve visibility and backup resilience as automated ransomware campaigns and hidden SaaS and AI assets widen exposure.
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Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment

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Bitdefender offers free 45-day internal security check to spot over-entitled staff access as attackers increasingly abuse trusted tools.
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Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards

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Eventus Security's AI-led platform earns four Global InfoSec honours at RSAC as the firm's managed detection and response offering gains fresh momentum.
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CrowdStrike & HCLTech launch continuous threat service

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CrowdStrike and HCLTech deepen cybersecurity tie-up with a service to spot, prioritise and fix threats across cloud, identity and endpoints.
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SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%

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SonicWall says small firms are being hit hardest by basic security lapses as ransomware, bot traffic and identity theft keep climbing.
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Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data

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Cloud Security Alliance survey finds 75% of organisations claim confidence in unstructured data security, but coverage and visibility remain patchy.
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Codenotary launches AgentMon for AI agent oversight

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Codenotary unveils AgentMon to help Chief Information Officers and security teams track AI agent behaviour, costs and policy risks.
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The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist

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CSOs are shedding their purely technical image as security chiefs are pushed into the boardroom to drive sales, trust and growth.
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World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps

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Cybersecurity experts say many firms are still relying on fragmented backup tools and untested recovery plans as ransomware attacks and cloud complexity surge.
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AI adoption creates cybersecurity blind spots for UK CIOs

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UK CIOs warn AI rollout is hampering incident response and breach detection, with only 37% saying they have full visibility of tools in use.
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Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment

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AI demand is forcing a rethink of cloud strategy as NTT DATA finds most firms still lag on investment, modernisation and security.
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Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure

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Gartner says Tenable is the 'company to beat' as its AI-driven exposure platform outpaces rivals on asset coverage, risk scoring and remediation.
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CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive

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CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to drive UK sales growth as the AWS consultancy targets customers seeking stronger cloud security and resilience.
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Cork Cyber launches AI tool to catch MSP blind spots

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Cork Cyber adds AI-powered asset analysis to help MSPs spot security gaps, zombie records and wasted licences across crowded tool stacks.
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Adaptiva launches Aida AI adviser for endpoint teams

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Adaptiva debuts Aida AI adviser to help IT and security teams query vast endpoint estates in plain English and speed up exposure management.
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Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs

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Vorlon survey reveals nearly all CISOs suffered SaaS and AI security incidents in 2025, despite high confidence in existing controls.
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Nudge Security adds AI agent discovery for workplace risk

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Nudge Security has launched AI agent discovery to help firms spot risky employee-built agents, tighten access and curb shadow AI sprawl.
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Risk Ledger expands into Maryland to target US cyber

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UK supply chain cyber firm Risk Ledger opens a Maryland base to build its US team and tap growing demand for third-party risk oversight.
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Horizon3.ai revenue doubles as NodeZero demand surges

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Horizon3.ai doubles ARR as more than 5,200 organisations adopt its NodeZero platform, fuelled by MSSP demand and rising cyber risks.
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Qualys launches Agent Val to prove exploitable risks

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Qualys debuts Agent Val to validate real exploit paths in live systems, promising sharply reduced noise and faster remediation for teams.