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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.
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Arctic Wolf: agentic AI to reshape SOCs & Zero Trust

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Arctic Wolf predicts agentic AI will overhaul SOCs, tighten Zero Trust and keep humans central as cyber risk surges into 2026.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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AegisAI raises USD $13M to reinvent enterprise email security

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Cybersecurity startup AegisAI raises USD $13 million to launch AI-driven email security platform combating phishing and malware threats more effectively.
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Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
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ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
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Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.
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IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
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Morphing Meerkat leads sophisticated phishing operation

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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A new cyber threat, led by the actor known as Morphing Meerkat, is exploiting DNS records to launch sophisticated phishing attacks on over 100 brands.
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UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Researchers from Proofpoint have revealed a sophisticated email-based cyberattack targeting key organisations in the UAE, employing stealthy malware called Sosano.
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Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts to hijack credentials for cryptocurrency scams.
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Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.
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UK manufacturing faces surge in AI-driven cyber threats

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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A study reveals UK manufacturing is facing a surge in AI-driven cyber threats, with a 50% rise in supply chain attacks now affecting 20% of businesses.
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AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Cybersecurity firms are bracing for a surge in AI-driven threats by 2025, with SMEs particularly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing and data breaches.
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Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
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Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.
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Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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As Cyber Security Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge organisations to bolster defenses against the rising threats of ransomware and phishing attacks.
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Experts call for resilience after cyber-attack on Trump's campaign

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Experts urge resilient cyber measures after Trump's campaign hack reveals vulnerabilities, stressing decoy tactics, phishing awareness, and robust public sector security.
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Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing's personalisation with bulk phishing's scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.