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Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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NCC Group links Silver Fox's false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.
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Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.
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OWASP unveils first Top 10 risks for agentic AI use

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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OWASP has launched its first Top 10 list for agentic AI, warning autonomous systems act as a powerful but risky new digital workforce.
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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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Autonomous AI, new rules to reshape tech in Australia

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Autonomous AI and tougher rules are set to transform tech in Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reshaping security and digital sovereignty.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.
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Linux Foundation unveils ORCA to contain cyber attacks

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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The Linux Foundation has formed ORCA, a new alliance to contain automated cyber attacks by isolating and compartmentalising software.
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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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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
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CrowdStrike & CoreWeave unite to secure advanced AI cloud workloads

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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CrowdStrike partners with CoreWeave to embed advanced security in AI cloud workloads using NVIDIA-powered infrastructure for safer AI development and deployment.
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Dawnguard raises USD $3m to embed security at design stage

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Amsterdam-based cybersecurity startup Dawnguard secures USD $3 million to embed security into system design, aiming to prevent risks from the development phase onwards.
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The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Businesses can harmonise user experience and cybersecurity through identity and access management, ensuring seamless yet secure digital interactions.
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Innovation forges a secure & sustainable technology future

Fri, 9th May 2025
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On World Technology Day, leaders from Axiado and Xpedeon underscore innovation's role in fostering sustainable, secure, and resilient digital and construction futures.
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TCS outlines 2025 cybersecurity focus on GenAI & cloud

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Tata Consultancy Services has unveiled its 2025 Cybersecurity Outlook, prioritising GenAI, cloud security, and supply chain resilience to combat cyber threats.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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Checkmarx & Security Compass unite for enhanced threat modelling

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Checkmarx and Security Compass have partnered to increase threat modelling across software development lifecycles, integrating SD Elements to streamline Checkmarx's enterprise application security platform.