UK cybersecurity reform – Planned changes for Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Summary The UK government is gearing up for a significant update to its cybersecurity laws with the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. This new legislation seeks to modernise the current NIS Regulations 2018 and align the UK’s cybersecurity framework with international standards, particularly the EU’s NIS2 Directive. The government has published a policy statement […]

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AMTSO’s Threat Intel Sharing Platform First to See Nearly One Third of Submitted Threat Samples

Summary AMTSO has launched a new milestone for its Real-Time Threat List (RTTL), a platform designed for malware sharing and threat detection. This initiative now receives over 75,000 submissions each month, with a significant percentage identified as malicious. RTTL aims to provide a reliable resource for cybersecurity experts by facilitating early detection of threats. Source: […]

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How Machine Learning Is Helping Prevent Data Breaches In Web Apps

This article by Melkon Hovhannisyan explores how machine learning is revolutionising the approach to cybersecurity in web applications, making them less vulnerable to data breaches. With a significant percentage of breaches targeting web apps, integrating machine learning into security systems is more crucial than ever. Source: Forbes Key Points Web applications accounted for nearly 50% […]

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Early AI investments pay off: 98% of surveyed leaders plan to invest more in 2025 However, organisations are grappling with how to make their data AI-ready and face increased pressure to select the right use cases.

This article dives into the promising results of early investments in AI, highlighting insights from a survey conducted with 1,900 business and IT leaders globally. A whopping 98% of these leaders plan to ramp up their AI spending come 2025, citing significant returns from their initial investments. Key Points A staggering 92% of leaders report […]

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AI Shakes Up Global Payroll by Bridging Compliance Chaos

In an ever-expanding global economy, payroll management is taking a huge leap forward thanks to AI. As companies face the turmoil of varied compliance regulations across jurisdictions, leveraging AI is becoming essential to streamline these complexities and reduce operational risks. Source: PYMNTS Key Points Managing global payroll involves navigating through a maze of compliance regulations, […]

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‘Source of data’: are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers?

Electric cars are at the forefront of technology, but this raises concerns about their vulnerability to cyber attacks. The Guardian discusses how these vehicles can potentially expose users to significant data risks, particularly from foreign entities. Key Points Concerns arise over the data generated by electric vehicles, particularly those manufactured in China. British defence firms […]

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7 ways to improve your ransomware backup strategy

Ransomware attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and if you’re in charge of data backups, it’s time to revamp your strategy. Paul Kirvan lays out some essential tips to keep your data safe from these increasingly crafty cyber threats. Key Points Utilise multiple backup locations to safeguard against data loss. Understand your network’s bandwidth to ensure […]

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Pistachio raises $7M Series A for cybersecurity awareness platform

Pistachio, an Oslo-based cybersecurity awareness platform, has successfully secured $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Walter Ventures. This investment aims to propel the company’s international growth, as Pistachio seeks to revolutionise employee cybersecurity training. The platform currently operates in 16 countries with users spanning 99 countries and over 600 partner companies, […]

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