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Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes
Firewalls

Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes

Businesses with public-facing IP addresses are under constant threat as a new tracker shows 71,793 automated attack attempts in 24 hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift
Digital Transformation

Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift

SMEs are demanding clearer incident response as cyber attacks rise, boosting Talion’s case for a model built around decision-making over alerts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
From vulnerability management to AI-powered exposure assessment: building a modern CTEM program
DevOps

From vulnerability management to AI-powered exposure assessment: building a modern CTEM program

Security teams are turning to continuous, risk-based assessment as fragmented tools leave them unable to see which exposures matter most.

By Kirsten Doyle • 6 min read • Last month

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Cyber Risk stories

OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders
Application Security

OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders

Thousands of vetted cybersecurity staff will gain broader access to OpenAI tools as the company loosens safeguards for defensive research.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
Ransomware

Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds

Most companies still lack confidence in their response as 73% of senior cyber security decision-makers say they are not ready for a major attack.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds
Data Protection

UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds

Thirty percent of UK and Ireland board directors still rank cyber threats as a top risk, with healthcare concern rising, survey data showed.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
Malware

CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds

Fewer than half of firms have the safeguards to track staff AI use, even as 77% reported a cyber incident in the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook
Hybrid Cloud

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

Faster AI-led flaw discovery could overwhelm patching and disclosure processes, leaving companies with bigger backlogs and less time to respond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
Data Protection

Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

Travel customers could face phishing scams after Booking.com found suspicious activity may have exposed names, contact details and reservation data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy
Firewalls

Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

The certifications strengthen customer assurance as AI-driven phishing and impersonation attacks rise, giving buyers clearer proof of Doppel's controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks
Firewalls

Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks

Many security teams still lack a plan to replace ageing encryption, even as 87% fear harvest now, decrypt later attacks, Gigamon says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales
Partner Programmes

Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales

MSPs and MSSPs are getting sales tools to turn rising cyber demand into recurring revenue, as many still struggle to package services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore
Security Operations Centres

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

Local delivery is helping Brennan lift services revenue by about 20 per cent as government and critical infrastructure buyers seek onshore cyber control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms
Cloud Security

Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms

Australian security teams are under pressure to prioritise fixes as attacks surge and exploited vulnerabilities can now be used within five days.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Defence suppliers will face new cyber checks from summer 2026 as Ottawa phases in certification to protect sensitive contract data and match US standards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push
DevOps

Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push

Projects in Lunar Strategy’s network will now get earlier security checks, as Cyberscope moves into smart contract audits before token launches and expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month