Government stories - Page 8
Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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zero trust security
Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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malware
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llms
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cybersecurity
Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.
New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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genai
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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government
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investment
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iwd
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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edutech
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encryption
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cybersecurity
The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.
Genetec announces Security Center SaaS to revolutionise physical security industry
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
Genetec has unveiled Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade solution expected to redefine cloud-based physical security with its comprehensive capabilities and cybersecurity measures.
Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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uc
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ransomware
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.
Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.
SoftIron revolutionises cloud with HyperCloud system
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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storage
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edutech
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private cloud
SoftIron revolutionises private cloud infrastructure with its new HyperCloud offering, promising universal scalability.
HID & Olea Kiosks launch collaboration on facial recognition tech
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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biometrics
HID and Olea Kiosks, provider of self-service kiosks, collaborate on an initiative to revolutionise user experience for multi-industry access control.
HID & Olea Kiosks merge for advanced facial recognition solutions
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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biometrics
HID teams up with Olea Kiosks to offer a revolutionary user experience by integrating facial recognition technology in access control and authentication across various industries.
Unprecedented surge in critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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iot
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cybersecurity
A shocking 30% increase in attacks on critical infrastructures was recorded in 2023, resulting in over 420 million incidents.
Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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api
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ai
UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.
UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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government
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digital literacy
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connectivity
UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.
Gallagher Security appoints Merv Williams as new Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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government
Merv Williams steps up as Chief Marketing Officer at global security firm Gallagher Security, aiming to accelerate growth and improve brand visibility in global markets including the UK, Europe, and IMEA.
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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microsoft
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
IGEL redefines enterprise endpoint security with innovative model
Sat, 6th Jan 2024
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saas
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daas
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casb
IGEL new Preventative Security Model aims to redefine secure enterprise endpoints and boost Zero Trust, with a showcase due at upcoming IGEL DISRUPT 24 forum.
LINX expands Azure Peering partnership with Microsoft in US
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has expanded its US partnership with Microsoft, launching Azure Peering Service at LINX NoVA for enhanced public Microsoft cloud services connectivity.