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AI tops data security worries as identity risks surge

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AI has become firms' top data security fear as identity and deepfake threats surge, exposing gaps in visibility, encryption and governance.
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AI emerges as the leading global data security threat

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AI has overtaken all other threats as the top global data security risk, with firms warning its rapid spread magnifies existing vulnerabilities.
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Tech roles top UK pay league as AI skills fuel rises

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Tech roles keep topping UK pay charts as AI skills drive a 9% rise in median salaries to GBP £48,595, outpacing wider wage growth.
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Fireblocks & Thales deepen bank crypto key control

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Fireblocks deepens its Thales tie-up to keep bank crypto keys in customer-owned HSMs, tightening control, compliance and resilience.
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Thales unveils AI Security Fabric for runtime threats

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Thales launches AI Security Fabric to shield enterprise LLM and agentic AI apps from runtime threats like prompt injection and data leakage.
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Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
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How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Organisations risk security breaches not just from hacks, but from poor third-party access management, causing trust and efficiency to erode over time.
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Three in five firms prepare for quantum computing security threat

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Research shows 60% of firms are preparing for quantum computing threats, but concerns over inconsistent strategies and data security remain urgent.
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Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.
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DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.
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Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.
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Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Percona launches pg_tde, a free open source Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, enabling secure, compliant data storage without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.
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AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.
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Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
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Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
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Bots surpass humans in online traffic, Thales reports

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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A staggering 51% of all web traffic now comes from automated bots, with malicious activity on the rise, according to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales.
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UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.
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Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.
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Cloud Security Alliance surveys data risk management in cloud

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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A new Cloud Security Alliance report reveals significant gaps in organisations' confidence and tools for managing cybersecurity risks in cloud environments.