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CybExer forecasts AI wars & quantum-era cyber risks

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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CybExer warns 2026 will bring “AI wars”, quantum-era encryption risks and stricter cyber insurance demands on organisational readiness.
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SimSpace expands cyber range to train for AI-led attacks

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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SimSpace launches expanded cyber range to drill whole teams and AI models against adaptive, production-like cyber attacks at scale.
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Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Cybrary warns that current cyber training methods are outdated, urging the industry to adopt more advanced and effective learning approaches.
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CybExer develops AI-driven cyber defence solution with 500K support

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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CybExer has secured EUR €494,200 to develop an AI-driven cyber defence solution enhancing organisational readiness and adaptive threat response.
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Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President and CFO to drive global growth and enhance its cybersecurity workforce development platform.
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Hack The Box unveils Threat Range to boost SOC team resilience

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Hack The Box launches Threat Range, a team-focused cyber incident simulation platform to enhance SOC resilience against AI-driven cyber threats and complex attacks.
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Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.
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Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Immersive has launched AI-powered Lab Builder to help organisations tailor cybersecurity training with hands-on, scenario-based exercises and simulations.
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Commvault & SimSpace launch cyber recovery training

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Commvault and SimSpace unveil the Commvault Recovery Range, a pioneering cyber recovery training programme combining realistic attack simulations with recovery exercises.
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Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky warns that mouse motion simulators, popular with remote workers, could pose significant cyber threats if sourced from unknown vendors.
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Kaspersky uncovers new stealer campaign via web ads

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Kaspersky reports a surge in malicious ads targeting Windows users, redirecting over 20,000 individuals to fake CAPTCHA pages to download malware.
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Immersive Labs partners with DoD for enhanced cyber training

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Immersive Labs teams up with the US Department of Defense to offer advanced cyber training, enhancing military personnel's skills to counter escalating cyber threats.
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FDM Group forms partnership with ISACA for enhanced cyber training

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Tech talent provider FDM Group is partnering with professional association ISACA to enhance its cyber training programme and cybersecurity expertise.
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Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.
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Fortinet creates the Veterans Program Advisory Council

Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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Fortinet, the cybersecurity expert driving the convergence of networking and security, has formed the Veterans Program Advisory Council.
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Immersive Labs unveils enterprise-class cyber skills and resilience platform

Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Immersive Labs has unveiled the expansion of its enterprise-class, AI-ready platform, now with coverage across the entire organisation.
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Supportive security culture essential for breach prevention

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Improving the security culture within organisations plays a critical role in mitigating some breaches and bolster disaster recovery efforts.
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Fortinet joins ITU-D to drive cybersecurity and digital skills development

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Fortinet has announced it has become a member of the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D).
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UK's cyber attacks expected to only increase over time

Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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UK cyber attacks are surging, with poor cyber hygiene and lack of training cited as key factors. Yubico urges stronger 2FA and MFA measures.
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Leveraging the human factor as part of an organisation's overall cybersecurity framework

Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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In the fight against cyberthreats, the human factor is often overlooked. Humans can be both a vulnerability and a defense. #cybersecurity.