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The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

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Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.
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Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence

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Anthropic expands a guarded AI pilot with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and others, offering Claude Mythos Preview to hunt flaws in critical code and open source.
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Musk floats Tesla 'terafab' chip plant & Intel talks

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Elon Musk says Tesla may build a vast in-house 'terafab' chip plant to secure AI supply and hints at potential manufacturing talks with Intel.
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Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of Customer

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Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of the Customer report, topping rivals for execution and vision as AI reshapes CX platforms.
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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks

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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.
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Cloudflare unveils vinext, a Vite-based Next.js rival

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Cloudflare launches vinext, a Vite-powered Next.js alternative promising faster builds, leaner bundles and one-command Workers deployment.
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Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
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LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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email security
Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.
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isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
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Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
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AI tops CEO earnings calls as bubble fears intensify

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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AI dominates CEO earnings calls for the first time, as leaders pair record investment pledges with mounting warnings of an AI market bubble.
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F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.
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Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Data Squared partners with Vertosoft to provide explainable AI tools to government agencies, enhancing transparency and trust in public sector AI use.
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US tariffs compel firms to shift tariff burden to buyers

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada are driving CFOs to adjust strategies, with 59% expecting to pass costs largely to consumers.
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Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Bitdefender and Netgear's new report reveals that 99.3% of IoT attacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for timely updates and robust security measures.
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Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link

Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Security in the software supply chain stands on shaky ground, as reliance on prebuilt and open-source code leads to rampant vulnerabilities and 91% of firms report incidents within the last year.
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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.
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Artificial intelligence in business: What will 2024 bring?

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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WalkMe's CTO, Uzi Dvir, shares his 2024 tech predictions, spotlighting the pivotal role of AI in the business landscape.
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FreeBSD Foundation introduces SSDF Attestation for secure software development

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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FreeBSD Foundation launches SSDF Attestation, simplifying secure software development for vendors and cloud providers.
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Aqua Security only vendor that can meet US EO requirements

Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Aqua Security helps software vendors meet compliance requirements of US Executive Order 14028, improving cybersecurity and preventing cyber incidents.