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UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services

Sun, 6th Jul 2025
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The UK government has launched the GOV.UK App in public beta to simplify access to services like childcare payments and travel info on smartphones.
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IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.
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Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
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Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.
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Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.
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Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.
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Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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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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World's largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.
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NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.
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AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.
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Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.
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AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.
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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Fri, 30th May 2025
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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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ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.
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BeyondTrust recognised as leader in secrets management

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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BeyondTrust named Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Enterprise Secrets Management, praised for secure, scalable secrets solutions.
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Saviynt Unveils SaviTalk Podcast on Identity Security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Saviynt has launched SaviTalk, a podcast on identity governance and cybersecurity, debuting June 5 with insights from industry leaders and experts.
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Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

Wed, 21st May 2025
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A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.
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CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole

Tue, 13th May 2025
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CyberArk named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's 2025 Enterprise Secrets Management report for its AI-powered identity security platform.
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Weak passwords expose gaps in digital security, experts warn

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Ahead of World Password Day, experts warn legacy password methods fail as users struggle with complexity and human nature, risking digital security.
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Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.