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e2e-assure launches unified OT cyber monitoring in UK

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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e2e-assure rolls out 24/7 unified OT cyber monitoring in the UK, partnering with EmberOT and Trinity OT Security amid rising attacks.
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Check Point unveils AI-ready Exposure Management suite

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management suite to close remediation gaps as organisations leave half of known vulnerabilities unpatched.
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Climb extends Delinea identity security reach in Europe

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Climb extends its Delinea identity security distribution into the UK, Ireland and DACH as AI-driven identity threats intensify across Europe.
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UK ambulance data breaches surge past 4,000 in three years

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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UK ambulance services logged over 4,000 data breaches in three years, with incidents rising annually amid growing digital and cyber risks.
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Rubrik launches CXO Visionaries for cyber & AI leaders

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Rubrik launches CXO Visionaries, an invitation-only network for cyber and AI leaders as identity-driven attacks and recovery fears intensify.
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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
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UK cyber plan tackles state threats & ransomware

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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UK launches cyber action plan as state-backed threats surge, forcing vital services to rethink defences and even return to tape backups.
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Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
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Black Hat to debut cyber war room documentary in Vegas

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Black Hat will premiere Semperis documentary Midnight in the War Room in Las Vegas, spotlighting the human cost of cyber conflict.
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2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Cybersecurity in 2026 pivots from building higher walls to one core question: how fast can organisations recover when attacks inevitably hit?.
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UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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UK launches central Cyber Unit to harden public sector defences, as experts warn GBP £210 million funding may fall short of ambitions.
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Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.
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UK unveils GBP £210m plan to bolster cyber defences

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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UK vows Cyber Action Plan with GBP £210m for public-sector defences, as tech leaders warn success hinges on long-term reform and culture.
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AI & supply chain risks top cyber security agenda

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Supply chain exposure and AI vulnerabilities now top cyber leaders' worries, as new data shows rising disruption and uneven readiness.
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AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Rapid AI rollout, geopolitical rifts and fragile supply chains are upending cyber risk, straining outdated security and compliance regimes.
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Cybersecurity burnout puts UK organisations at risk

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Burnout and alert fatigue among UK cyber teams are quietly eroding defences, leaving organisations exposed as attacks intensify.
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Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.
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ScotlandIS sets AI, skills & cyber priorities for 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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ScotlandIS flags AI, skills, green data centres and cyber basics as critical to Scotland's digital economy amid 2026 uncertainty.
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UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.