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BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.
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AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.
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CrowdStrike report warns of GenAI driving surge in cyberattacks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike warns that generative AI is fuelling a surge in cyberattacks, targeting cloud systems, AI agents, and escalating sophisticated social engineering globally.
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Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.
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Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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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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Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.
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LevelBlue warns cyber incidents jump as social engineering rises

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.
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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
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ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, AI agents that boost security teams by automating routine tasks and enhancing predictive cyber defence.
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Tenable One reaches 300 integrations to unify security data

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Tenable One has surpassed 300 integrations, becoming the most interconnected exposure management platform to unify security data and reduce risk.
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Netacea unveils Talos to combat rising intelligent web threats

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Netacea launches Talos, a cutting-edge detection engine using machine learning to tackle complex automated web threats across APIs, sites and apps.
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Rapid7 launches Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Rapid7 unveils Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform unifying threat detection, exposure management, and automation to boost security teams' efficiency.
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Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
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Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Tenable's AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.
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Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
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AI becomes essential to the future of security operations centre

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A survey by Abnormal AI shows cybersecurity experts in the UK and US view AI as vital for future security operations centres, boosting efficiency and job satisfaction.
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CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
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Siren & Flashpoint partner to boost intelligence investigations

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Siren and Flashpoint have teamed up to enhance investigations with integrated intelligence, aiding security teams against rising hybrid and cyber threats worldwide.
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Tenable boosts vulnerability priority rating with advanced AI

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Tenable enhances its Vulnerability Priority Rating with AI, reducing critical cybersecurity threats focus to 1.6% for faster, smarter remediation.
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Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.