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NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.

Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.

Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.

A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

Motorola Solutions has secured a NOK 1.78 billion contract to enhance Norway's critical communications network for emergency services through the 2030s.

Avon and Somerset Police enhance their Dementia Safeguarding Scheme with Tile devices, improving the safety of individuals with dementia and aiding swift location efforts.

Logistics UK becomes the first trade body appointed as a National Ambassador of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, enhancing cyber security across the sector.

Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.

As 2025 nears, enterprises are pivoting towards pragmatic AI applications, focusing on efficiency rather than the anticipated sweeping changes.

Qodea has acquired tmc3 to enhance its cybersecurity services, addressing the UK's annual GBP £27 billion cybercrime cost and improving public sector safety.

Meta has dismantled over two million accounts linked to global scam centres, collaborating with law enforcement to tackle sophisticated online fraud schemes.

TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.

JAGGAER has appointed Mark Roberts as UK Public Sector Director, aiming to enhance its strategy in serving Central and Local Government effectively.

Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.

Aviva has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre network to bolster cyber security for over 3,000 insurance brokers across the UK.

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.

Purple Transform raises GBP £4.5 million to expand AI data analytics in the West Midlands, led by Mercia Ventures. The funding will support new sectors and job creation.

Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.