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Cato unveils Dynamic Prevention engine for SASE security

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Cato launches Dynamic Prevention, a SASE-native engine that auto-detects multi-stage attacks by correlating months of security telemetry.
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MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access

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Cyber criminals are hijacking MSP trust relationships, abusing valid credentials and VPNs as AI turbocharges phishing and ransomware.
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CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing

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CrowdStrike launches FalconID, a “zero-friction” biometric MFA tool that binds logins to trusted devices to counter AI-powered phishing.
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Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

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Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
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RapidFort raises USD $42m for automated vuln fixes

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RapidFort secures USD $42m Series A to scale automated software supply chain security and continuous vulnerability remediation.
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Keeper Security unveils its 2026 MSP PAM partner push

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Keeper Security has launched a 2026 MSP partner drive around its cloud-native KeeperPAM platform, with new tiers, incentives and training.
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.
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CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE ATT&CK tests

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with zero false positives in MITRE ATT&CK's toughest cloud-era tests.
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CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE cross-domain tests

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with no false positives in MITRE's toughest cross-domain ATT&CK tests yet.
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UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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UK cyberattacks have surged, prompting calls for revamped security and stricter supplier oversight amid escalating threats and costly breaches.
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Blackpoint Cyber & CyberFOX partner to offer bundled security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Blackpoint Cyber and CyberFOX partner to bundle cybersecurity solutions, helping MSPs streamline compliance and enhance threat detection from a single provider.
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ManageEngine AD360 adds identity risk & MFA to combat breaches

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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ManageEngine launches AD360 update with identity risk management and local MFA to help firms prevent breaches and secure unmanaged accounts.
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ManageEngine AD360 adds risk mapping & MFA to fight breaches

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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ManageEngine enhances AD360 with risk mapping and local MFA to combat credential abuse and privilege escalation in enterprise identity systems.
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Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.
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Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Vulnerability exploitation surged 34% in 2025, with edge devices targeted; enterprises must prioritise risk-based vulnerability management to combat rising cyber threats.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.
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Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.
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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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ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.
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Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.