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VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.
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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
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OTOPIQ launches AI-driven zero-trust OT security firm

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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OTOPIQ debuts AI-powered zero-trust platform to secure industrial control devices worldwide after acquiring NanoLock and Awz backing.
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UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.
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AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.
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Gartner hails Nozomi as frontrunner in AI CPS security

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Gartner crowns Nozomi Networks the frontrunner in AI cyber-physical systems security, calling it the “company to beat” in a new report.
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AI rollout exposes UK factories' ageing cyber defences

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI adoption is exposing UK factories' outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
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CISOs face rising scrutiny as AI escalates cyber risk

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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CISOs are warned 2026 will bring harsher board scrutiny, AI-fuelled attacks, bigger budgets - and far less tolerance for cyber failure.
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Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
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Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.
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Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.
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Xona & spotit partner to secure European critical infrastructure

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Xona and Belgian provider spotit have partnered to enhance secure remote access for Europe's critical infrastructure sectors, ensuring compliance and cybersecurity.
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Everspin debuts MRAM chips for harsh environments & high reliability

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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industrial control systems
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aerospace
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defence
Everspin has launched EM064LX HR and EM128LX HR MRAM chips, offering 10-year data retention and reliability in extreme temperatures for aerospace and defence.
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Chinese AI coding tool deepens security risk on sensitive triggers

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Chinese AI coding tool DeepSeek-R1 produces up to 50% more insecure code on sensitive topics, revealing supply chain risks for enterprises using AI assistants.