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Cyber Threat stories - Page 14

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SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.
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Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.
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F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
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Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.
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STV & Post-Quantum partner to deliver quantum-safe defence tech

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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STV Group partners with Post-Quantum to deploy quantum-safe communication technology across Europe and NATO, enhancing defence against future cyber threats.
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EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations using Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, enhancing AI-driven security and accelerating legacy system migration.
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Cobalt expands platform for continuous offensive security testing

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Cobalt expands its Offensive Security Platform to offer continuous, AI-driven penetration testing, enhancing visibility and control for enterprise security teams.
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Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
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Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
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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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AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity's future features AI risks, digital tariffs, and the end of VPNs, transforming identity management and security by 2026 and beyond.
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Arctic Wolf & AWS boost AI security with expanded Aurora Platform

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Arctic Wolf and AWS have expanded their partnership to scale the Aurora Platform, boosting AI-driven security for over 10,000 global customers.
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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.
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CrowdStrike & NVIDIA develop real-time AI agents for cyber defence

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.
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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Nozomi unveils automated cyber defence for industrial networks

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Nozomi Networks launches Nozomi Arc with automated threat responses to protect industrial OT and IoT networks, enhancing real-time cyber defence and uptime.
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Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect for secure deployments

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Check Point and NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect, a security solution for AI deployments, ensuring protection without impacting performance in enterprise settings.
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New benchmark tool aims to strengthen AI agent security

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Check Point and Lakera launch the open-source b3 benchmark to boost AI agents' LLM security against real-world cyber threats with threat snapshots.
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Rubrik & Cognizant launch BRaaS for rapid cyber recovery

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Rubrik and Cognizant have launched a subscription-based Business Resilience-as-a-Service to help firms recover swiftly from cyberattacks and ransomware threats.