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AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
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Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
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Kyndryl launches quantum-safe security risk assessment

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Kyndryl has launched a Quantum Safe Assessment service to help enterprises map cryptographic risk and plan migration to post-quantum security.
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Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.
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Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.
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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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AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.
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Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.
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AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.
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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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ELES joins ENCS to bolster cyber defences for power grids

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Slovenia's transmission operator ELES has joined ENCS to boost cyber defences and enhance the security of Europe's interconnected power grids.
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CrowdStrike unveils Agentic SOAR & expands Falcon's AI agents

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte Agentic SOAR and new AI agents, enhancing real-time cyber defence and visibility across IT, cloud, and OT environments.
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Corsha & Dragos join forces to secure machine identities in OT

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Corsha and Dragos have partnered to enhance operational technology security by integrating machine identity verification with advanced threat detection capabilities.
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Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.
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Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Claroty has been named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100 list for the fourth year, highlighting its leadership in cloud-based cyber-physical systems security.
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Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Trend Micro launches AI-powered Digital Twin technology to help enterprises predict and simulate cyber threats, enhancing security without risking production systems.
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Zscaler unveils cellular SIM security for IoT & OT devices

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Zscaler launches Zscaler Cellular, a SIM-based Zero Trust solution securing IoT and OT devices globally without needing extra software or VPNs.
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Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Fortinet has been named Overall Leader in IT/OT Network Protection for 2025 by Westlands Advisory, marking its third consecutive top award.
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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.
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Illumio & NVIDIA team up to boost Zero Trust for infrastructure

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Illumio and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate Illumio's breach containment with NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, boosting Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure.