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AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses
Security Information and Event Management

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses

AI is revolutionising security operations centres by enabling faster, autonomous responses to cyber threats and reducing reliance on human analysts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Apogee selected to deliver IT & telecoms for charity sector
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Apogee selected to deliver IT & telecoms for charity sector

Apogee has been chosen as the IT and telecoms partner for the Charities Buying Group, enhancing managed services for UK non-profits across the sector.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
KnowBe4's AI platform helps cut phishing risk to just one percent
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4's AI platform helps cut phishing risk to just one percent

KnowBe4's AI-driven HRM platform has helped customers cut phishing risk to as low as one percent, enhancing cybersecurity against evolving threats worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
KnowBe4 unveils new brand to boost human risk management
Data Protection

KnowBe4 unveils new brand to boost human risk management

KnowBe4 has unveiled a refreshed brand and vision, emphasising its role in human risk management amid evolving cybersecurity threats worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection

SOCRadar launches Agentic Threat Intelligence, an AI-powered platform automating detection and response to cyber threats with customisable AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Malware

Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats

Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
Malware

Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Semperis launches tool to boost Active Directory account security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis launches tool to boost Active Directory account security

Semperis has launched Service Account Protection Essential, a tool enhancing security for Active Directory service accounts vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm
Firewalls

LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm

LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security
IoT Security

Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security

Schneider Electric integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded in SCADAPack 47xi RTUs, boosting security and visibility for remote industrial control systems globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux
Firewalls

Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux

Bugcrowd and Pretera partner to offer continuous, scalable security testing across finance, healthcare and government sectors in the Benelux region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Hyperscale

Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Biometrics

Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data
Data Protection

Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data

Certes launches quantum-safe technology that renders stolen data useless, protecting organisations against evolving cyber threats amid rising quantum computing risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services
DevOps

Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services

Group-IB partners with Infraforce to enhance cybersecurity services for midmarket and enterprise firms in Germany and the wider DACH region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Boxphish secures new Leeds base to support doubling of staff
Data Analytics

Boxphish secures new Leeds base to support doubling of staff

Boxphish has leased a new 4,165 sq. ft. office in Leeds to support staff doubling, reinforcing its growth and commitment to Yorkshire's cyber security sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security
Malware

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom to offer Document GPS, enhancing document security and compliance for organisations across EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025