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Rapid7 is named a Leader in IDC's 2025 report for its Exposure Command platform, unifying attack surface visibility with AI-powered risk prioritisation and remediation.

Isaac Lujan has been named Global VP of Channel and Partnerships at Simbian to lead the global expansion of its AI-driven security partner ecosystem.

Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.

Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.

Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.

ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.

Workday has suffered a data breach exposing contact details, highlighting growing risks from social engineering and third-party cyberattacks this summer.

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

KnowBe4's AI-driven HRM platform has helped customers cut phishing risk to as low as one percent, enhancing cybersecurity against evolving threats worldwide.

KnowBe4 has unveiled a refreshed brand and vision, emphasising its role in human risk management amid evolving cybersecurity threats worldwide.

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

Ransom payments soared to an average of USD $1.13 million in Q2 2025, driven by rising data theft and targeted social engineering attacks, Coveware reports.

Google reveals data breach via ShinyHunters exploiting Salesforce cloud, exposing risks in SaaS security and reliance on user authentication methods.

Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.

Sophos and Rubrik have launched an integrated Microsoft 365 backup service in Sophos Central to strengthen cyber resilience against ransomware and data loss.

Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to cut alert triage time by 83%, enhancing cybersecurity centres with AI-powered automation and human-led insight.

Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.

Email attacks on firms surge as AI-powered phishing kits, especially in manufacturing, challenge defences, warns VIPRE Security Group's Q2 2025 report.

Amid soaring cyber threats and 16 billion leaked credentials, firms must replace annual pentests with continuous offensive security to stay resilient and proactive.

Trend Micro extends its Google Cloud partnership, offering AI workload security via Vision One on the Google Cloud Marketplace for enhanced data protection.