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Threat intelligence stories - Page 19

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Attackers exploit ScreenConnect & Microsoft 365 for breaches

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Attackers exploit unpatched ScreenConnect and Microsoft 365 credentials for unauthorised network access, raising breach risks for organisations worldwide.
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CrowdStrike posts record revenue driven by AI cybersecurity demand

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike posted record Q3 revenue of USD $1.23bn, driven by surging demand for AI-powered cybersecurity and its Falcon Flex subscription model.
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Situational awareness & automation key to modern cyber defence

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Organisations face complex cyber threats and must boost situational awareness and automation to shift from reactive to proactive defence in cybersecurity.
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CrowdStrike unveils instant cloud threat detection for hybrid systems

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike launches instant cloud threat detection for hybrid systems, cutting response times from minutes to seconds to combat AI-driven attacks.
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AI-powered cybercrime to become fully automated by 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will power fully automated cyber attacks, escalating the scale and speed of online threats, warns Trend Micro's latest forecast.
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Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.
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Ensuring trust In the age of AI

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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As AI reshapes business, ensuring trust through AI-driven verification and provenance tracking is vital to secure reliable, transparent information.
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The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.
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TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.
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Rapid7 unveils Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.
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SentinelOne deepens AWS ties with new AI safeguards

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SentinelOne and AWS have introduced new tools to boost security for AI workloads, automating incident response and enhancing cloud protection for organisations.
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Trouble on the edge: Resurgent vulnerabilities & edge devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.
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Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.
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Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.
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Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.
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Infoblox unveils advanced AWS integrations for cloud security & IPAM

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Infoblox launches new AWS integrations to streamline hybrid cloud IP management and enhance security with advanced firewall threat intelligence tools.
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Anomali launches MSSP programme for enhanced cyber security in ANZ

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Anomali launches an MSSP programme in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced multi-tenant cybersecurity management with AI and unified data analytics.
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Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.
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Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.
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Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.