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Insurers face new threats as AI & MCP adoption reshape cyber risk

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Insurers face mounting cyber risks as widespread AI and Model Context Protocol adoption create new vulnerabilities and systemic threats to portfolios.
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Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
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Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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cyber attacks
Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
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Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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devops
Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
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Former GCHQ cyber security head appointed as UK CyberCX chairman

Thu, 4th May 2023
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cloud security
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iam
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cybersecurity
CyberCX announces the appointment of Ciaran Martin as chairman in UK as part of their strategy to expand their presence in the global market.