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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.