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'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
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Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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Government orders urgent review into ManageMyHealth cyber breach as hackers threaten to leak 400,000 patient files over NZD $60,000.
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Study finds AI-generated code far buggier than human work

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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AI-written code introduces 1.7 times more bugs than human work, a CodeRabbit study warns, with security and performance flaws surging.
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Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
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AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.
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How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Organisations risk security breaches not just from hacks, but from poor third-party access management, causing trust and efficiency to erode over time.
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Chinese AI coding tool deepens security risk on sensitive triggers

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Chinese AI coding tool DeepSeek-R1 produces up to 50% more insecure code on sensitive topics, revealing supply chain risks for enterprises using AI assistants.
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Cloudhouse launches Foundry to automate legacy app packaging

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Cloudhouse launches Foundry, a platform automating legacy app packaging to ease compatibility issues and speed up cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
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Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Mphasis launches two quantum tech solutions to boost enterprise cybersecurity and optimise complex decision-making for improved operational efficiency.
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Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.
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AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas raise new privacy & security fears

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Security experts warn new AI browsers like OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas pose serious privacy, safety and data risks amid growing adoption and emerging vulnerabilities.
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Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.
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AI browsers expose enterprises to cyber threats, warns SquareX

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Research by SquareX reveals vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers like Comet, exposing enterprises to severe cyber threats including data breaches and malware attacks.
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Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Oracle has issued an urgent patch for a critical flaw in its E-Business Suite, exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group using advanced social engineering tactics.
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AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.
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AI-driven platforms & software supply chains heighten cyber risk

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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AI platforms and software supply chains face rising cyber risks, urging firms to boost security and governance amid new vulnerabilities in generative AI systems.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.
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FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.
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Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.