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Your Data deserves better
Encryption

Your Data deserves better

Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Most organisations neglect key security in rapid AI adoption
Data Protection

Most organisations neglect key security in rapid AI adoption

Despite 89% piloting AI, 78% neglect core data security, leading to breaches largely from known vulnerabilities, warns new Tenable research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks
Digital Transformation

Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks

Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
KeyData Cyber & CyberArk launch managed PAMaaS for enterprises
Privileged Access Management

KeyData Cyber & CyberArk launch managed PAMaaS for enterprises

KeyData Cyber and CyberArk have launched a subscription-based PAMaaS, offering managed privileged access security to ease enterprise cyber risks and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps
Breach Prevention

User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps

A SolarWinds survey reveals user error as the top IT issue, disrupting work for 33% of global IT professionals surveyed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities
Cloud Security

Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities

Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI deployment delays rise as data security & accuracy issues grow
Digital Transformation

AI deployment delays rise as data security & accuracy issues grow

AI deployment delays are increasing by up to 12 months as 75% of firms face data security breaches and accuracy issues, hindering progress globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Wiz launches cloud incident response service for rapid recovery
Hybrid Cloud

Wiz launches cloud incident response service for rapid recovery

Wiz has launched a cloud Incident Response service to help organisations quickly investigate, contain, and recover from security breaches in cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Wiz launches cloud incident response service to boost security
Cloud Security

Wiz launches cloud incident response service to boost security

Wiz has introduced Wiz Incident Response, a new service to help organisations swiftly detect, contain, and recover from cloud security incidents using expert support and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
SecurityScorecard acquires HyperComply to boost AI security
Supply Chain

SecurityScorecard acquires HyperComply to boost AI security

SecurityScorecard has acquired AI-driven HyperComply to enhance supply chain security with faster, automated vendor risk assessments and compliance management.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT
Data Protection

Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT

Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences
Multi-factor authentication

Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences

Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture
Phishing

KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture

KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Security breaches stories

UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams
Multi-factor authentication

UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams

UK retailers like M&S and Harrods face soaring AI-driven phishing and vishing scams, with phone attacks rising 449% and losses hitting hundreds of millions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
CPS security risks rise amid global instability & supply chain shifts
Physical Security

CPS security risks rise amid global instability & supply chain shifts

Nearly half of global CPS security professionals report rising cyber risks amid economic, geopolitical instability and supply chain shifts, Claroty research shows.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks
Breach Prevention

Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks

58% of Australian SMBs use AI, but many rely on free tools, raising data security risks amid low awareness of enterprise-grade solutions and hardware needs.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK manufacturers face costly software failures amid digital push
DevOps

UK manufacturers face costly software failures amid digital push

Six in ten UK manufacturers expect costly software failures in 2025 as digital delivery speeds up, risking annual losses of up to GBP £773,000.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025