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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security

Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Malware

AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters

Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Data Protection

Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds
Firewalls

Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds

Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
Cloud Security

BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service

BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense
Cybersecurity

Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense

Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth
Cloud Security

Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth

Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Phishing

AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Sonatype updates Repository Firewall to target open-source malware
Virtualisation

Sonatype updates Repository Firewall to target open-source malware

Sonatype enhances Repository Firewall to proactively block open source malware, integrating Zscaler and supporting Docker and AI models for robust DevSecOps protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs
Cloud Security

Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs

Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs in software supply chains, offering secure components and faster vulnerability reduction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Graylog unveils Spring 2025 release with enhanced security tools
Security Information and Event Management

Graylog unveils Spring 2025 release with enhanced security tools

Graylog's Spring 2025 release boosts security with AI-driven detection, Data Lake Preview, and a new Threat Coverage Analyzer to streamline workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence
Semiconductors

Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence

Tuskira has unveiled its AI Analyst Workforce, fully automating threat defence to boost security teams' speed and reduce costs by up to 50%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Google Cloud unveils agentic AI to boost security operations efficiency
Semiconductors

Google Cloud unveils agentic AI to boost security operations efficiency

Google Cloud plans to embed agentic AI into security operations, automating tasks to boost efficiency while keeping human experts involved.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Palo Alto Networks unveils Prisma SASE browser for AI security
Malware

Palo Alto Networks unveils Prisma SASE browser for AI security

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma Access Browser 2.0 with AI-powered security to protect browser workflows in remote, cloud-centric workplaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

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Threat intelligence stories

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs

Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience
Unified Communications

e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience

e2e-assure partners with Validato to offer businesses continuous cyber security validation, enhancing defence against evolving threats using MITRE ATT&CK framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response
Malware

CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response

CyXcel, part of Weightmans, has earned CREST accreditation for its Cyber Incident Response Services, affirming its high standards and expertise in cyber resilience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025