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Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
Data Protection

Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops

Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure
Firewalls

Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure

Check Point is set to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing its Infinity Platform with automated, pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation across multi-vendor environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Radware named leader for AI-driven API security by GigaOm
Firewalls

Radware named leader for AI-driven API security by GigaOm

Radware was named a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm Radar for AI-enhanced application and API security, noted for advanced protection and real-time response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
Semiconductors

Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Silent Push unveils Chrome tool for real-time threat response
Semiconductors

Silent Push unveils Chrome tool for real-time threat response

Silent Push has launched a Chrome extension for enterprise security teams, offering real-time browser-based threat intelligence and enhanced cyber defence controls.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
Firewalls

AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security

A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cohesity unveils AI-driven RecoveryAgent to automate cyber recovery
Data Protection

Cohesity unveils AI-driven RecoveryAgent to automate cyber recovery

Cohesity has unveiled RecoveryAgent, an AI-powered tool to automate cyber recovery for NetBackup and DataProtect users, enhancing resilience and speed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Survey reveals gap between threat intelligence & execution
Unified Communications

Survey reveals gap between threat intelligence & execution

A Cyware survey reveals firms value threat intelligence but struggle with automation and internal collaboration, hindering effective cyber threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
Firewalls

SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites

Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cohesity expands Google Cloud partnership for cyber resilience
Ransomware

Cohesity expands Google Cloud partnership for cyber resilience

Cohesity expands its partnership with Google Cloud to boost cyber resilience and data insight capabilities, reducing business risk and downtime costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Outpost24 adds AI summaries to boost digital threat analysis
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Outpost24 adds AI summaries to boost digital threat analysis

Outpost24 launches AI-driven summaries in its Digital Risk Protection modules to simplify threat analysis and boost cyber risk management efficiency.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security

Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Malware

AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters

Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Data Protection

Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Threat intelligence stories

Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears
Ransomware

Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears

UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
Malware

Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs

Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025