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Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.
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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
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Supersonik secures USD $5 million to launch AI demo agent

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Supersonik raises USD $5 million to launch a multilingual AI agent that instantly delivers personalised live product demos via video calls worldwide.
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality to drive global project delivery

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality as Strategic Advisor, bringing nearly 20 years' expertise to enhance the global delivery of data centre projects with AR technology.
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DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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DE-CIX has earned Google Gold status as a Verified Peering Provider, enhancing global connectivity and access to Google services across 60 locations worldwide.
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Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
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Workday Q2 revenues rise 13% as AI drives acquisitions, guidance up

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Workday's Q2 revenues rose 13% to USD $2.35bn, boosted by AI-driven acquisitions and stronger subscription growth, leading to raised fiscal 2026 guidance.
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AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.
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Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.
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AI bots drive 80% of bot traffic, straining web resources

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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AI crawlers now account for 80% of bot traffic, with Meta leading, placing huge strain on web resources and raising concerns over data bias and security risks.
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Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.
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ShinyHunters & Scattered Spider escalate attacks on Salesforce

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Cybercriminal groups ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider have escalated phishing attacks on Salesforce and major firms like Google, signalling possible collaboration.
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Google breach exposes major risks in Salesforce cloud security

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Google reveals data breach via ShinyHunters exploiting Salesforce cloud, exposing risks in SaaS security and reliance on user authentication methods.
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AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.
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Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.
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AppOmni enhances SaaS platform with new AI security features

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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AppOmni launches new AI security features for its SaaS platform to help firms identify and manage risks from shadow AI and embedded SaaS tools.
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Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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cloud security
Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
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Tracebit finds major vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI tool

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Tracebit uncovered a serious flaw in Google's Gemini CLI tool allowing silent credential theft via unauthorised code execution, prompting a swift patch release.
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Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Google uses machine learning to enhance safety for users under 18 in the US, applying new age-based protections across its platforms automatically.
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Trend Micro & Google Cloud expand alliance for AI security

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their alliance to enhance enterprise AI security and combat online scams across multi-cloud environments.