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Boomi hits 30,000 customers as AI integration surges

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digital transformation
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Boomi tops 30,000 customers and runs 75,000 AI agents in production, as enterprises shift from AI experiments to large-scale automation.
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Firms urged to step up AI & supply chain cyber defences

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Firms are urged to boost cyber defences amid rising AI risks and third-party breaches, as traditional security methods fall short in today's threat landscape.
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SecurityScorecard acquires HyperComply to boost AI security

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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ai
SecurityScorecard has acquired AI-driven HyperComply to enhance supply chain security with faster, automated vendor risk assessments and compliance management.
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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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amazon
A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America's food supply chains and grocery availability.
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Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
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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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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mfa
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fintech
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application security
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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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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supply chain
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
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DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.
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Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.