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AI tools widen cyber attack threat, Flashpoint warns

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AI tools are speeding up vulnerability hunting and could help lower-skilled hackers exploit flaws far sooner, Flashpoint has warned.
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Infosecurity Europe adds AI summit amid cyber defence shift

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Infosecurity Europe to host new GenAI Security Summit after survey finds UK cyber leaders see agentic AI as biggest defence shift.
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Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps

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UK Cyber Essentials overhaul tightens MFA and patching rules, forcing firms to prove controls cover every device and account or risk failure.
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Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks

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Barracuda links surge in device code phishing attacks to EvilTokens kit as criminals exploit Microsoft 365 logins and bypass multifactor checks.
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VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

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Unpatched VPN gateways are leaving organisations open to ransomware and outages, as modern Zero Trust access cuts off the exposed front door.
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CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners

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CrowdStrike unveils AI security coalition with Accenture, EY, IBM Cybersecurity Services, Kroll and OpenAI to spot and fix code flaws faster.
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DTEX warns Telegram & WhatsApp AI agents risk exfiltration

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DTEX warns that AI agents controlled via Telegram and WhatsApp can quietly access files, expose credentials and exfiltrate data from endpoints.
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Apricorn launches 32TB offline encrypted desktop drive

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Apricorn broadens its Aegis Padlock DT FIPS line with a 32TB hardware-encrypted desktop drive for offline backups and sensitive data.
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Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk

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Anthropic AI's Mythos prompts cyber security warnings as experts urge UK boards to treat AI-driven threats as a strategic risk.
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Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal

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Thrive widens post-Abacode push with managed compliance service for firms facing tougher rules and cyber risk.
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Anthropic & OpenAI split on cyber AI release strategy

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Anthropic and OpenAI take rival paths on AI cyber tools, as one keeps access tightly restricted while the other widens vetted user access.
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Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites

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Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.
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What cyber resilience means in 2026

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Cyber resilience in 2026 shifts from perfect prevention to sharper response, as UK security leaders prioritise sustainability, visibility and judgement.
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Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility

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Lineaje survey flags a widening governance gap as most firms use AI-generated code, yet few can fully see or track it.
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One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection

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Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.
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Claude Code can leak secrets in public npm packages

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Check Point says Anthropic's Claude Code can quietly stash credentials in .claude/settings.local.json, which may be published in public npm packages.
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Check Point teams with Google Cloud on AI agent security

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Check Point and Google Cloud add governance and live monitoring to enterprise AI agents as firms race to secure autonomous workflows.
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LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents

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LevelBlue says unsanctioned AI agents are slipping into enterprise systems, creating a hidden governance and security blind spot for businesses.
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Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance

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Rubrik adds Google Cloud controls for AI agents and Cloud SQL backups as enterprises race to govern autonomous systems and protect data.
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Council data breaches rise 53% in five years, study finds

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England's biggest councils logged more data incidents over five years, with serious referrals up 41% and some authorities blaming better reporting.