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Open source dependencies leave apps dangerously exposed

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Secure.com warns most apps hide critical flaws in open source components, as unpatched dependencies and licence risks leave firms exposed.
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Ransomware dominates UK cyber incidents, data loss surges

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Ransomware drives over half of UK cyber incidents as data loss surges, with healthcare, retail and complex supply chains hardest hit.
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NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming

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NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.
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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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New ENCS-DIVD pact targets energy cyber weaknesses

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ENCS and DIVD have agreed a new cyber pact to uncover and disclose vulnerabilities in Europe's high-impact energy and critical systems.
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Umbraco secures ISO 27001 certification for CMS arm

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Umbraco's product arm wins ISO 27001/IEC:2022 certification, boosting security credentials for its open-source .NET CMS and partners.
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EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.
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Industrial AI drives new approach to OT cyber security

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Industrial AI and IT/OT convergence are forcing factories to abandon closed networks and adopt hybrid, zero trust cyber security architectures.
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Vincent Lomba joins ENISA group on EU cyber policy

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Vincent Lomba joins ENISA's Advisory Group, bringing industry insight to EU efforts on NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and digital sovereignty.
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Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Codific urges boards to prioritise preemptive cyber defence, identity and supply-chain control as 2026 scrutiny and rules tighten.
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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
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Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
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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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Channel partners to adopt strategic roles amid AI & security shifts

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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In 2026, IT channel partners will shift towards strategic advisory roles, guiding clients on AI adoption, integrated security, and OT compliance amid evolving demands.
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CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
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JFrog launches Shadow AI Detection to boost enterprise oversight

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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JFrog launches Shadow AI Detection to help enterprises monitor and control unauthorised use of AI models, boosting security and regulatory compliance.
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Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.
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EU leads global digital & ESG rules, raising compliance costs

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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The EU leads global digital and ESG regulation, with four major rules raising compliance costs and operational risks for companies worldwide until 2030.
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Motor Ai secures USD $20m for transparent autonomous tech

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Berlin-based MOTOR Ai raises USD $20 million seed funding to advance transparent, neuroscience-driven Level 4 autonomous tech for Europe's public transport.
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Device Authority launches KeyScaler 2025 with AI automation

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Device Authority unveils KeyScaler 2025, enhancing IoT security with AI automation, new UI and secure edge access for safer device management.