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Cyber Risk stories - Page 16

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Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
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Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.
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Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.
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Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.
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NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.
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UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.
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AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.
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Cyberattacks: Preventable or par for the course?

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Recent cyberattacks have disrupted firms like M&S and Jaguar Land Rover, highlighting urgent need for widespread adoption of Zero Trust cybersecurity strategies.
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Cloudflare unveils new partner bundles to streamline security & IT

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.
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Cohesity named leader in IDC cyber recovery vendor report 2025

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.
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AI browsers expose enterprises to cyber threats, warns SquareX

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Research by SquareX reveals vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers like Comet, exposing enterprises to severe cyber threats including data breaches and malware attacks.
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Outpost24 names Martin Roth Chief Technology Officer to lead tech push

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Outpost24 appoints Martin Roth as CTO to spearhead global tech strategy, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud-native advancements.
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Barracuda unveils Research hub to bolster cyber risk response

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.
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KnowBe4 enhances HRM+ to boost AI & human cyber defences

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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KnowBe4 upgrades HRM+ platform to train employees and AI agents, enhancing defences against evolving cyber threats in AI-driven workplaces.
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UK supply chain cyberattacks expose critical business risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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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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Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.
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Exabeam Nova adds peer benchmarking to boost security posture

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Exabeam Nova now offers peer benchmarking to help CISOs enhance security by anonymously comparing their operations with similar organisations in real time.
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Black Kite Bridge surpasses 100,000 shared items in first year

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Black Kite Bridge has shared over 100,000 cyber risk intelligence items in its first year, boosting supply chain security through rapid, collaborative responses.
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AI projects & machine identities shift cybersecurity focus

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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As AI projects rise and non-human identities outnumber humans in IT, firms must strengthen cybersecurity and governance to meet new regulatory demands.
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Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.