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NTT DATA's report highlights 2025 tech trends impact
Hyperscale

NTT DATA's report highlights 2025 tech trends impact

NTT DATA has unveiled its Technology Foresight 2025 report, highlighting five key tech trends set to transform businesses, including AI-enhanced communication.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Cisco unveils AI innovations for secure data centres
Firewalls

Cisco unveils AI innovations for secure data centres

Cisco is showcasing its strategic vision at the Cisco Live EMEA event in Amsterdam, revealing innovations to help businesses navigate AI challenges and enhance digital resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Social Media

Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Unified Communications

US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers

The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Sectigo unveils platform for post-quantum cryptography prep
Encryption

Sectigo unveils platform for post-quantum cryptography prep

Sectigo has launched PQC Labs to help organisations transition to post-quantum cryptography, addressing urgent security needs amid rising quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
IP Fabric unveils Version 7.0 to boost network security
Firewalls

IP Fabric unveils Version 7.0 to boost network security

IP Fabric has unveiled its latest Automated Network Assurance Platform, Version 7.0, enhancing security and visibility for complex multi-cloud networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
LLMjacking exploits target AI models like DeepSeek, Experts warn
Malware

LLMjacking exploits target AI models like DeepSeek, Experts warn

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting new AI models like DeepSeek through a growing threat known as LLMjacking, exploiting stolen API keys for illicit profits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Hitachi Vantara & BMC Software announce strategic alliance
Storage

Hitachi Vantara & BMC Software announce strategic alliance

Hitachi Vantara and BMC Software have formed an alliance to enhance innovation, addressing hybrid cloud challenges with integrated data solutions for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
F5 unveils AI-adapted solutions for app delivery demands
Hybrid Cloud

F5 unveils AI-adapted solutions for app delivery demands

F5 has revamped its Application Delivery Controllers to tackle the challenges posed by AI-driven applications, highlighting a critical shift in security and delivery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Check Point & Wiz partner to secure hybrid cloud setups
Firewalls

Check Point & Wiz partner to secure hybrid cloud setups

Check Point Software Technologies and Wiz have unveiled a strategic partnership to enhance security for hybrid cloud environments, bridging network and application protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
HPE launches eight new ProLiant Gen12 servers with Xeon 6
Virtualisation

HPE launches eight new ProLiant Gen12 servers with Xeon 6

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled eight new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, promising enhanced performance, security, and AI-driven automation for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
DataKrypto achieves ISO 27001 certification for data security
Data Protection

DataKrypto achieves ISO 27001 certification for data security

DataKrypto has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier data protection standards for its software solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Datadog reveals whoAMI attack vulnerability in AWS AMI
Security Information and Event Management

Datadog reveals whoAMI attack vulnerability in AWS AMI

Datadog's Security Labs have uncovered a serious vulnerability in AWS's Amazon Machine Image that could jeopardise thousands of accounts, prompting urgent security updates.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks
Malware

Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks

A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes
Encryption

DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes

DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4

Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps
Digital Transformation

Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps

Harness and Traceable have announced a merger to create a leading AI-driven DevSecOps platform, aiming to enhance software security and delivery efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Proofpoint named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Disaster Recovery

Proofpoint named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Proofpoint has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, reinforcing its reputation in data management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities
Data Protection

Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities

In an era dominated by data, the unique security needs of data centres demand specialised measures to protect invaluable assets and sensitive information.

By Nick Koletsis • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025