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Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks

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Cloud identity compromise now drives over 80% of cyber incidents, as attackers increasingly abuse trusted accounts and workplace tools.
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NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming

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NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.
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Radware warns of surging DDoS & app attacks in 2025

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Radware warns 2025 cyberattacks are exploding, with network DDoS up 168% and web DDoS up 101% as bots, apps and APIs face heavier fire.
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OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
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AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
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Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
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Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Nearly 70% of organisations see AI, especially generative AI, as their top security risk, says Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report based on over 3,100 experts.
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Cyber threats to the mining industry

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.