Cybersecurity strategy stories

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
2 days ago
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
2 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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soc
Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.

Beyond the legacy: Rethinking SIEMs in an age of cyber escalation
3 days ago
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Legacy SIEM systems struggle against rising cyber threats, prompting firms to embrace AI-driven security for faster, smarter defence and improved resilience.

Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Last week
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats
Last week
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iot security
Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.

UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals
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ransomware
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it training
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phishing
Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.

APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.

Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
This month
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digital transformation
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api
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ai
More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.

Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
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application security
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.

AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
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ransomware
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pam
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cloud security
Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.

CISA budget cut sparks security fears among experts
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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cyber threats
President Trump's 2026 budget plan cuts CISA funding by USD $495 million, risking cybersecurity readiness amid rising threats and concerns over election security.

UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks
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it training
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data privacy
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sharp
Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.

Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
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cloud security
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iot security
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ai security
Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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investment
UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.

Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks
Last month
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Peter Green Chilled faces a ransomware attack disrupting UK food deliveries, highlighting escalating cyber threats to retail supply chains nationwide.

Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
Last month
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ransomware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.

Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Last month
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ransomware
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supply chain
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breach prevention
UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out
Last month
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offensive security
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critical infrastructure
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cyber warfare
A ransomware attack on Ohio's Kettering Health has disrupted services, halting elective procedures and risking patient data amid ongoing cybersecurity concerns.