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Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.
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Barracuda unveils Research hub to bolster cyber risk response

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.
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Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Cyberattackers exploit AI tools, deepfakes and software flaws like Chrome extensions and Redis to breach enterprise systems and threaten executives.
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Cybersecurity leaders urge shift from awareness to real resilience

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Cybersecurity leaders urge firms to shift focus from awareness campaigns to building real resilience amid rising sophisticated cyber threats and costly attacks.
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Firms urged to step up AI & supply chain cyber defences

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Firms are urged to boost cyber defences amid rising AI risks and third-party breaches, as traditional security methods fall short in today's threat landscape.
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Help desks emerge as cybersecurity weak spot amid rising attacks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
IT help desks are a growing cybersecurity weak spot as attackers exploit urgent scenarios, prompting calls for better identity verification during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.
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AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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encryption
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physical security
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quantum computing
As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.
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KnowBe4 launches free resource kit for Cybersecurity Month

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 has launched a free, multilingual resource kit featuring arcade-style tools to help organisations boost cybersecurity during Awareness Month 2025.
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KnowBe4 launches free arcade-themed kit for Security Month

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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email security
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 has launched a free arcade-themed toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 to help organisations enhance security culture worldwide.