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Boomi hits 30,000 customers as AI integration surges

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Boomi tops 30,000 customers and runs 75,000 AI agents in production, as enterprises shift from AI experiments to large-scale automation.
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Firms urged to step up AI & supply chain cyber defences

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Firms are urged to boost cyber defences amid rising AI risks and third-party breaches, as traditional security methods fall short in today's threat landscape.
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UK supply chain cyberattacks expose critical business risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Recent cyberattacks on UK firms like Harrods and Jaguar Land Rover reveal serious supply chain vulnerabilities risking billions in losses and business disruption.
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UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber supply chain rules

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK firms are urged to strengthen cyber supply chain defences ahead of the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, set to tighten incident reporting and oversight.
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SecurityScorecard acquires HyperComply to boost AI security

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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ai
SecurityScorecard has acquired AI-driven HyperComply to enhance supply chain security with faster, automated vendor risk assessments and compliance management.
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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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cartech
Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe's top banks

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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malware
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Third-party cyber breaches at Europe's top 100 banks surged 25% last year, exposing systemic weaknesses in their digital supply chains under rising regulation.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
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Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.
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Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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breach prevention
UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.
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Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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supply chain
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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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DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.
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Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.
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US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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network security
A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.
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SecurityScorecard shifts to supply chain risk solutions

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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securityscorecard
SecurityScorecard has redefined its focus, transitioning to Supply Chain Detection and Response services to tackle increasing third-party cybersecurity threats.