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The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

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Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.
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Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence

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Anthropic expands a guarded AI pilot with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and others, offering Claude Mythos Preview to hunt flaws in critical code and open source.
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Invesco takes over Superstate tokenised Treasury fund

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Invesco is to manage Superstate's USD $967 million tokenised USTB Treasury fund, deepening its push into on-chain institutional products.
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Musk floats Tesla 'terafab' chip plant & Intel talks

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Elon Musk says Tesla may build a vast in-house 'terafab' chip plant to secure AI supply and hints at potential manufacturing talks with Intel.
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Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of Customer

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Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of the Customer report, topping rivals for execution and vision as AI reshapes CX platforms.
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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks

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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.
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QuSecure wins USD $3.9m AFWERX deal for quantum security

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QuSecure lands a USD $3.9m AFWERX contract to mature quantum-resilient encryption for sensitive US Air Force Global Strike missions.
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Cloudflare unveils vinext, a Vite-based Next.js rival

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Cloudflare launches vinext, a Vite-powered Next.js alternative promising faster builds, leaner bundles and one-command Workers deployment.
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CodeHunter pushes behavioural malware checks upstream

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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CodeHunter extends its behavioural malware analysis into CI/CD pipelines, targeting risky software artefacts before they reach production.
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Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
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Tech giants plan USD $650 billion AI investment surge

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet eye USD $650 billion AI splurge for 2026, stirring investor unease over margins and cloud growth.
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CIQ advances Rocky Linux with NIST post-quantum step

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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CIQ's Rocky Linux NSS gains NIST CAVP for post-quantum ML-KEM and ML-DSA, marking key stride towards FIPS 140-3 cryptographic validation.
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Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
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LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.
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isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
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DTCC wins SEC nod for new cleared triparty repo service

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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DTCC wins SEC approval for a new cleared triparty repo service at FICC, leveraging BNY's Global Collateral as US Treasury rules loom.
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Coralogix secures sponsor for FedRAMP AI observability bid

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Coralogix enlists US Federal Student Aid to sponsor its FedRAMP bid, targeting first-mover status in AI observability for federal buyers.
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DTCC seeks approval to extend cross-margining to clients

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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DTCC seeks regulatory nod to extend its FICC-CME cross-margining scheme, offering end-users margin offsets on Treasuries and rate futures.
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Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
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AI tops CEO earnings calls as bubble fears intensify

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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AI dominates CEO earnings calls for the first time, as leaders pair record investment pledges with mounting warnings of an AI market bubble.