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The Hidden Risk in Data Transfer

Cybersecurity has become one of the most defining business challenges of recent times. Organisations have invested heavily in protecting their networks, securing cloud environments and strengthening identity and access management. At the same time, organisations are under increasing pressure to prove they are handling sensitive information securely, not just storing it safely but protecting it […]…

Fake Crypto Exec Used Booby-Trapped Google Doc to Target Security Researcher After DEF CON

A threat actor impersonating a senior executive at a well-known cryptocurrency media outlet attempted to infect a Huntress researcher with malware in the days following this year’s Black Hat and DEF CON conferences, according to new research from the security vendor. The campaign began on X (formerly Twitter), where an account impersonating the executive sent […] The post Fake Crypto Exec Used…

Education Now the World’s Most-Attacked Sector as Cybercriminals Gear Up for Back-to-School

Education has overtaken every other industry to become the most targeted sector for cyberattacks worldwide, according to new research from Check Point, with threat actors ramping up activity in the run-up to the new academic year. Between January and July 2026, schools, colleges, universities and research institutes faced an average of 4,696 weekly cyberattacks per […] The post Education Now the…

Premier League Introduces Mandatory Cybersecurity Standards, Backed by Fines of Up to £100,000

The Premier League has introduced mandatory cybersecurity requirements for its clubs for the first time, with non-compliant clubs facing fines of up to £100,000. The rules, which apply from the start of the 2026-27 season, mark a shift away from the league’s previous non-prescriptive security guidance towards a formal framework with fixed deadlines and evidence-based […] The post Premier League…

Why compliance does not guarantee cyber resilience

Cyber security has become one of the most audited and regulated areas of enterprise technology. Yet an organisation can satisfy every requirement on paper and still discover, during a real incident, that its systems, people or processes are not ready for the pressure that follows. Compliance can demonstrate that controls have been put in place; […] The post Why compliance does not guarantee cyber…

Hacker Claims Millions of Records Stolen From Azure Tenants

A threat actor is claiming to have stolen millions of employee records from the Microsoft Azure environments of several major companies, raising concerns that the information could be used to launch targeted phishing, impersonation, and privilege escalation attacks. The threat actor, known as “TheHatman,” has reportedly posted internal employee directories belonging to companies including…

2,000 Hacked WordPress Sites Were Secretly Running a Global Crime Ring

A newly identified cybercrime operation dubbed StopAndProtect has been quietly running its entire criminal infrastructure through close to 2,000 hacked WordPress websites, according to new research from Check Point. Rather than relying on dedicated command-and-control servers, which are relatively easy for defenders to identify and take down, the group behind StopAndProtect compromised thousands…

International Cyber Expo Unveils New Talks for its Global Cyber Summit 2026

International Cyber Expo has announced a new line-up of speakers and sessions for its Global Cyber Summit, with discussions set to tackle some of the biggest issues facing cybersecurity leaders. Sponsored by Huntress, the Global Cyber Summit will bring together senior security professionals, government representatives and industry experts at Olympia London on 29 and 30 […] The post International…

Proton launches free tool to show enterprises what ChatGPT and Claude know about employees

Privacy-focused tech company Proton has launched a free tool designed to show users exactly what large language models such as ChatGPT and Claude have learned about them from months or years of conversation history, a capability that speaks directly to the shadow AI problem now facing enterprise security teams. The tool, called AI Paper Trail, […] The post Proton launches free tool to show…

The 80% Problem: Why AI resilience is more important than ever

AI has been transformational for the workplace, saving time on repetitive tasks and freeing skilled staff to focus on higher-value work. It has become so embedded in organisations that ISACA’s research recently found that 82% of European companies expressly permit the use of AI at work. However, there is a difference between using AI and […] The post The 80% Problem: Why AI resilience is more…