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Exclusive: AI agents spark new security risks as SailPoint redefines identity

SailPoint warns that the rise of AI agents creates new identity security risks as organisations rush to adopt AI amid growing digital threats and hybrid work.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Firewalls

DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Nearly 8% of UK & US staff use Chinese GenAI at work

Nearly 8% of UK and US employees use Chinese generative AI tools at work, raising concerns over frequent exposure of sensitive corporate data, a study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Vertiv acquires Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million

Vertiv is set to acquire Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million, enhancing its AI-ready infrastructure solutions in the data centre sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Firewalls

Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks

Only 33% of IT teams promptly update printer firmware, exposing organisations to data breaches and cyber threats, reveals HP Wolf Security report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

DeepHealth expands AI breast cancer imaging with iCAD acquisition

DeepHealth has acquired iCAD, enhancing its AI breast cancer imaging technology and expanding global access to advanced screening solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Arquelle Shaw named President Americas to drive Equinix growth

Equinix has appointed Arquelle Shaw as President, Americas, to lead growth and strategy across the US, Canada, and Latin America, starting immediately.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Zoho unveils Zia LLM & AI suite with strong data privacy focus

Zoho launches Zia LLM and AI suite with strong data privacy focus, offering no-code tools and agents to boost efficiency across business functions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to boost AI sales, USD $2.1m ARR

B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to accelerate AI sales growth, leveraging USD $2.1m ARR and expanding its global footprint in automated outbound sales.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Clean technologies

JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team

JLL appoints Andy Powell and JC Champalaune to lead its Asia Pacific Energy & Infrastructure team, boosting focus on energy transition across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Ransomware

Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Cloud Security

Rising SaaS breaches reveal overconfidence & lax defences

A new report reveals 75% of organisations faced SaaS breaches last year, yet 91% remain confident in their security, highlighting a worrying overconfidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses

Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

Supply Chain

Route optimisation software leads tech adoption in US logistics

Route optimisation software is the most adopted technology in US logistics, with 51% of firms using it to boost delivery efficiency and tackle driver shortages.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Data Protection

US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge

US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Cartech

INSHUR secures USD $35m for US expansion & AI mobility insurance

INSHUR raises USD $35m from Trinity Capital to boost US expansion and develop AI-driven insurance for autonomous vehicle and on-demand mobility markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025