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Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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email security
Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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AWS unveils AgentCore suite & invests USD $100 million in AI agents

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
AWS launches Amazon Bedrock AgentCore suite and invests USD $100 million to boost secure, scalable AI agent deployment for enterprises worldwide.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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physical security
Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.
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US IAM market set to reach USD $7.36b amid skills shift

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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edge computing
The US Identity and Access Management market is forecast to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, driven by rising demand for advanced security skills in top cities.
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IAM market surges as practical skills outpace degrees in hiring

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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mfa
US IAM market set to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, with firms favouring practical skills over degrees amid soaring demand and salaries.
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Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
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Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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data protection
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network security
Mid-size firms and government sectors lag in hybrid identity security, with scores dropping 15% to an average of 61 globally, reveals Semperis' 2025 Purple Knight Report.
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Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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malware
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crypto
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phishing
Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.
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Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Okta has launched Cross App Access to enhance enterprise AI security by giving IT teams central control and visibility over AI agent interactions with apps.
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Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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physical security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.
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Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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cloud security
Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.
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Varonis launches unified identity protection platform

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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pam
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mfa
Varonis has launched Identity Protection, a platform unifying data and identity security to combat insider threats and reduce access to sensitive data.
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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Fri, 30th May 2025
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crypto
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cloud security
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phishing
Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
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Yubico expands YubiKey services to 175 countries globally

Wed, 21st May 2025
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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okta
Yubico's YubiKey as a Service and delivery models now cover 175 countries, boosting global access to phishing-resistant security solutions for businesses.
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AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.
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New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans

Thu, 8th May 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
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BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.
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Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
Tray.ai launches an AI-powered ITSM Agent that automates routine IT support, cutting human tickets by 75%, boosting efficiency across major firms.
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CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.