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Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025
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Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.
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Quest Software report highlights evolving role of DBAs
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Quest Software's new report highlights the evolving role of database administrators as they face growing challenges in digital transformation and AI integration.
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Study reveals global views on journalism & technology
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
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cloud services
A new CNTI report reveals global views on journalism, highlighting a disconnect between journalists and the public over its value and role in society.
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AI assistant boosts college enrolments by 18% in Wales
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edutech
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financial systems
Coleg y Cymoedd has reported £5.9 million in financial benefits and an 18% rise in enrolments thanks to ARNY, a bilingual AI assistant launched with ICS.AI.
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Digital transformation hurdles in construction sector revealed
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A recent report reveals construction suppliers are facing major challenges in digital transformation, with 56% citing resistance to change as a key issue.
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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
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it training
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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Online shopper search drives 44% of ecommerce revenue
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ecommerce
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cloud services
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shopping
A new report by Constructor reveals that online shoppers using search bars account for 44% of site revenue, highlighting the need for tailored ecommerce strategies.
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Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
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Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
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A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.
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New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
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leadership
A report by HackerOne reveals security leaders' doubts over traditional ROI metrics, introducing Return on Mitigation to better assess cybersecurity investments.
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Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.
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Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion
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Harrison.ai has raised AUD $179 million in Series C funding, bolstering its AI-driven diagnostics expansion across global healthcare markets.
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Omada's report reveals struggles with identity governance
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Omada's 2025 State of Identity Governance Report reveals 95% of leaders view identity security as vital, yet 86% worry about risks amid rapid digital transformation.
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LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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iot
The LoRa Alliance's 2024 End of Year Report reveals remarkable growth, with over 350 million LoRaWAN nodes and major corporations embracing this LPWAN technology.
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Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK
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hybrid cloud
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ai agents
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Nasuni has reported a remarkable 26% revenue increase in FY24, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion and expanding its workforce across the UK and Ireland.
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UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery
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martech
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personalisation
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The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.
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Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia
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Singapore has reported a significant drop in web threats, marking a 24.7% reduction since 2021, as the country enhances its cybersecurity measures.
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Cloud Security Alliance unveils new AI governance report
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cloud security
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
The Cloud Security Alliance has released a pivotal report on AI governance, guiding organisations on the responsible adoption of AI technologies.
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Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
ZEST Security's latest report reveals that over 62% of cyber incidents stem from known vulnerabilities, highlighting critical delays in remediation processes.