Check Point is accelerating its Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) expansion with the launch of new CloudGuard WAF Points of Presence (PoPs) in key strategic markets. The new instance is part of a broader CloudGuard WAF expansion, with additional…
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UK Online Safety Act: Is the Day of Reckoning for Adult Websites a Wake-up Call for Games and XR Studios?
Today, the UK’s Online Safety Act enters a new phase of enforcement and media attention is riveted on the adult content industry. Age assurance is not only required, but now actively policed, with Ofcom empowered to block access and impose…
Half of Organisations Using PAM Report Fewer Security Incidents Tied to Privilege Misuse
Today Keeper Security released its latest Insight Report, Securing Privileged Access: The Key to Modern Enterprise Defence, all about privileged access management (PAM). The report found that nearly half (49%) of organisations with PAM report fewer security incidents tied to privilege…
How the EU Is Fighting Back Against Deepfakes
Deepfakes have now crossed the line from science fiction to reality. These AI-generated audio and video forgeries are becoming more believable and increasingly dangerous. From political smear campaigns and celebrity impersonations to scams targeting businesses and individuals, deepfakes have the…
How SWIS school strengthened staff online safety and compliance with Meta1st
Against the backdrop of escalating cyberattack threats, schools face growing pressure to ensure the safety, compliance and digital literacy of both students and staff. At SWIS school, a private school based near London, this challenge was recognised early and acted…
The password that sank a 158-year-old business
The 2023 collapse of the 158-year old UK logistics company KNP resulted in the loss of 700 jobs. The devastating cyber attack that shuttered the company has returned to the spotlight this week with a BBC Panorama documentary examining the…
Majority of CISOs Lack Full Visibility Over APIs
New research by Salt Security has revealed that the majority of CISOs do not have full visibility over their API environments, despite recognition of the growing API attack surface. The 2025 Salt Security CISO Report found that while 73% of CISOs…
Nearly Half of MSPs Have Dedicated Kitty For Ransomware Incidents
Recent research by Cybersmart has revealed that nearly half (45%) of MSPs admitted to having a dedicated pool of money set aside for ransomware payments. This is despite increasing pressure from insurers and global governments to avoid paying ransoms to…
Jonathan Zanger Named CTO at Check Point to Boost AI Cybersecurity
Check Point Software has appointed Jonathan Zanger as its new Chief Technology Officer, tasking the former Trigo executive with driving the company’s global cybersecurity and AI strategy. Zanger brings over 15 years of experience building and scaling AI-powered cybersecurity platforms.…
Check Point Unveils Quantum Spark 2500 Series, Bringing Enterprise-Level Security and Advanced Connectivity to SMBs
Check Point has unveiled the new Quantum Spark 2500 series, a next-generation firewall family designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). With built-in Wi-Fi 7, 5G, SD-WAN, and AI-powered threat prevention, the 2500 series delivers…
AI Appreciation Day: Celebrating Progress, Embracing Responsibility
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in the fabric of our daily lives, workplaces, and digital infrastructure, AI Appreciation Day presents the perfect opportunity to reflect not only on its transformative power but also the responsibilities that come with…
Identity-based attacks lead cybersecurity concerns as AI threats rise and zero trust adoption lags
Identity-based attacks have taken centre stage as the top cybersecurity concern for organisations in the coming year, according to a new survey conducted by Keeper Security at Infosecurity Europe 2025. The leading cybersecurity provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access…
CREST introduces a staged pathway for advancement to globally-recognised CREST cybersecurity accreditation
The CREST Pathway and Pathway+ options make cybersecurity accreditation accessible to all organisations that aspire to provide cybersecurity services at the highest levels of quality but would benefit from additional resources and guidance to reach their goal. International cybersecurity not-for-profit,…
Forescout Vedere Labs shows “vibe hacking” isn’t quite the threat it’s made out to be… yet
Forescout’s Vedere Labs has published new research examining the real-world threat posed by generative AI in cyberattacks. While public concern is growing around “vibe hacking“, a term describing AI-driven, autonomous hacking, the research findings suggest the threat remains in its…
MSPs Under More Scrutiny From Customers on Cyber Than Ever
New research by Cybersmart has revealed that over half (58%) of MSP leaders globally believe their customers are at more risk today than this time last year. As a result, MSPs are being relied upon more than ever by customers…
Huntress and Microsoft Collaborate to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Businesses Worldwide
Huntress has announced a new collaboration with Microsoft aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes. As cyberattacks grow increasingly sophisticated, this partnership seeks to equip organisations, especially those with limited resources and in-house expertise, with the tools and…
How to Secure Your Promo Codes Against Cyber Exploits
Promo codes provide a fantastic opportunity to increase customer traffic and generate sales, yet there is a potential risk with them. Promo codes are one of the objects of interest to cybercriminals because they exploit those codes and use them…
Empowered employees strengthen financial sector digital resilience
Ensuring that any organisation can withstand, respond effectively to and recover quickly from ICT disruptions is a strategic imperative. This is particularly true within the financial sector. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which became mandatory on 17 January this…
Trust nothing, verify everything: Why the UK public sector must embrace Zero Trust
The UK’s public sector is under siege. Not by visible enemies, but by a wave of cyber threats. In 2024, the National Cyber Security Centre reported a 16% increase in serious attacks impacting national security. These aren’t theoretical risks. They…
Black Duck Sets New Standard with Polaris, First AppSec SaaS Hosted in Saudi Arabia
Leading global application security provider Black Duck has reinforced its commitment to the Saudi Arabian market with the introduction of the Black Duck Polaris® Platform as the first application security software as a service (SaaS) platform hosted in the Kingdom of…