Cyber Threat stories
Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report
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Identity-based attacks drove nearly 70% of incidents in Expel's 2026 threat report, exposing gaps between basic controls and real-world defence.
Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers
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Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.
HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge
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HP reports a surge in AI-powered “flat-pack” cyberattacks as criminals trade sophistication for speed, low cost and mass customisation.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
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Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes
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AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.
QuSecure wins role on missile defence SHIELD deal
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
QuSecure secures spot on the MDA's SHIELD missile defence contract, joining a USD $151 billion post-quantum cryptography push.
AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes
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AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.
Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery
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Polymorphic ransomware and 'shadow encryption' are rapidly rising, Index Engines warns, making attacks harder to detect and recovery riskier.
WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security
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WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.
Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push
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digital transformation
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Horizon3.ai appoints defence veteran Dan Bird MBE as EMEA field CTO to sharpen offensive security amid rising regional cyber threats.
Radware warns of surging DDoS & app attacks in 2025
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Radware warns 2025 cyberattacks are exploding, with network DDoS up 168% and web DDoS up 101% as bots, apps and APIs face heavier fire.
AI-driven phishing surge as Acronis warns MSPs at risk
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Acronis warns AI is turbocharging phishing, email attacks and ransomware in 2025, with MSPs and collaboration tools under rising fire.
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
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INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
EY maps hyper-velocity AI priorities for tech during 2026
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EY urges tech leaders to pursue AI-fuelled deals, agentic systems and sovereignty-by-design as 2026 competition and security pressures grow.
KnowBe4 appoints Yuneeb Khan as Chief Financial Officer
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 names Yuneeb Khan CFO to steer global finances as it sharpens focus on human and agentic AI risk in cyber security.
AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks
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AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025
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Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
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Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight
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hybrid cloud
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pam
ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.