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3 key challenges in enterprise browser adoption: Lessons from Arc's pivot

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Despite Arc's innovation, enterprises struggle with browser adoption due to muscle memory, maintenance burdens, and AI-driven fragmentation disrupting standardisation.
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Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
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Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.
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Google DeepMind reveals new strategy to defend Gemini 2.5 AI

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Google DeepMind has unveiled a new strategy to bolster Gemini 2.5 AI against indirect prompt injection attacks, enhancing its security and resilience.
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Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.
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Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
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Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates

Tue, 20th May 2025
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ransomware
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Nearly 70% of organisations see AI, especially generative AI, as their top security risk, says Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report based on over 3,100 experts.
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Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards

Fri, 16th May 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks

Wed, 7th May 2025
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encryption
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Businesses intensify efforts to secure data in cloud computing

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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data protection
Businesses are boosting cloud security efforts as rising cloud adoption brings complex risks, requiring new strategies to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.
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Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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cloud security
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The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.
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Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report

Thu, 1st May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.
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GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand

Thu, 1st May 2025
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software development
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microsoft
GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
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Unseen & Unsecured: The machine identity threat you can't ignore

Thu, 1st May 2025
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cybersecurity
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70% of firms manage more machine than human identities, with only 38% having real-time oversight, exposing a growing cybersecurity risk.
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Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.
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Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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unify
Anetac launches Human Link Pro, unifying human and non-human identity management with AI to combat rising security risks amid workforce shifts globally.
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BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.
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Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Checkmarx integrates its Application Security Posture Management into IDEs, enhancing developer experience by streamlining vulnerability management and boosting AppSec efficiency.
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Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
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Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.