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Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Apricorn wins AS9100 certification, becoming the sole maker of hardware-encrypted USB drives approved to aerospace and defence standards.
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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of illicit Claude copying

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Anthropic alleges Chinese labs DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax ran vast illicit campaigns to copy Claude and bypass US export curbs.
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Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Horizon3.ai appoints defence veteran Dan Bird MBE as EMEA field CTO to sharpen offensive security amid rising regional cyber threats.
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Belluno fire brigade deploys gas & radiation monitors

Sat, 21st Feb 2026
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Belluno fire brigade adopts connected gas and radiation monitors to bolster venue safety ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Alison Stone has been appointed incoming Chair of Scottish Continuity, with her role to be confirmed at this month's Resilient Scotland conference.
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UK warned over growing cyber threat to key services

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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UK's cyber agency warns ageing infrastructure and SMEs face rising attack risk, urging urgent resilience upgrades and stronger regulation.
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SatVu raises GBP £30m to build UK thermal sat network

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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SatVu secures GBP £30m to expand its UK-built thermal imaging satellites into a multi-satellite constellation for defence and industry.
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OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
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AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
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Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Firgun's debut quantum fund deal backs Canada's Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
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Estimation-centric AI reshapes aerospace defence costs

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AI is reshaping aerospace and defence cost estimation, forcing leaders to pair rapid, data-driven planning with traceability and accountability.
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Serbus completes executive team for UK security push

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.
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MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.
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Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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cloud security
Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
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QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.
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Gigamon named 2026 public sector observability leader

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan's 2026 public sector observability award as governments battle cyber threats in complex hybrid IT estates.
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Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
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Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
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DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.
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Ripjar appoints Matt Mills as Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Ripjar names Matt Mills Chief Executive to spearhead global expansion as regulatory pressure fuels demand for smarter crime screening tech.