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Rapid7 unveils Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.
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Trouble on the edge: Resurgent vulnerabilities & edge devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.
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UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.
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Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
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Domain security: The foundation for a resilient digital world

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Australia faces over 30 million phishing attacks in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for proactive domain-level cybersecurity to protect digital trust.
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Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.
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Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.
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Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.
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Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign

Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.
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Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.
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AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.
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SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.
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Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem to blend AI automation with human expertise

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Bugcrowd has acquired Mayhem to combine AI-driven automation with human expertise, enhancing continuous cybersecurity testing across software lifecycles.
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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Small businesses faster at fixing cyber flaws as AI risk grows

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.
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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt an 'Assume Breach' cyber approach, shifting focus to rapid response and recovery amid rising AI-driven attacks.
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AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.
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Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.