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Boomi hits 30,000 customers as AI integration surges

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Boomi tops 30,000 customers and runs 75,000 AI agents in production, as enterprises shift from AI experiments to large-scale automation.
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Firms urged to step up AI & supply chain cyber defences

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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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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SecurityScorecard acquires HyperComply to boost AI security

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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ai
SecurityScorecard has acquired AI-driven HyperComply to enhance supply chain security with faster, automated vendor risk assessments and compliance management.
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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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cartech
Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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amazon
A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America's food supply chains and grocery availability.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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martech
Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
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US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m

Wed, 28th May 2025
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malware
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crypto
The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.
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Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.
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2025 report reveals decline in technology breach rates

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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The 2025 Global Third-Party Breach Report reveals a significant dip in technology sector breaches to 46.75%, highlighting a shift in cyber-attack patterns.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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mfa
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supply chain
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
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DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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encryption
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genai
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.
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Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.
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Lebanon pager blasts expose supply chain cybersecurity risks

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Experts are raising alarms about severe cybersecurity vulnerabilities following explosions in Hezbollah-owned pagers in Lebanon.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
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Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.
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Adopt a cyber attacker's point of view to protect data

Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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The ISACA and SecurityScorecard paper provides 11 key questions to ask to implement continuous assurance related to threat understanding.