Online services stories
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Activision's Call of Duty Season 03 to add new maps, modes and weapons across Black Ops 7, Warzone, Zombies and Endgame.
Gcore sees DDoS attacks surge to 1.3 million in Q4
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gaming
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Gcore warns DDoS attacks hit 1.3 million in late 2025 as brief, high-volume floods and longer app assaults expose more sectors to risk.
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.
New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts
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digital transformation
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e-commerce
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social media
New BS ISO 21800 standard aims to cut fine print and make online contracts clearer for consumers across booming UK digital markets.
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in EU crackdown
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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mfa
European authorities and tech firms have disrupted Tycoon 2FA, a major phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts.
Radware warns of surging DDoS & app attacks in 2025
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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ddos
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fintech
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application security
Radware warns 2025 cyberattacks are exploding, with network DDoS up 168% and web DDoS up 101% as bots, apps and APIs face heavier fire.
OVHcloud unveils Bare Metal 2026 servers with AMD chips
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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gaming
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ddos
OVHcloud launches Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers for ML, blockchain, gaming and HPC, promising higher performance and energy efficiency.
DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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data analytics
Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns Q4 internet traffic stayed high as DDoS and app-layer attacks grew longer and more intense, eroding traditional peak seasons.
Incode joins OpenAge drive for interoperable age checks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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app store
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online safety
Incode has joined the OpenAge Initiative, bolstering a push for interoperable, privacy-preserving age checks across online services.
AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
Radware doubles DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Radware doubles its global DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps, adding AI-driven DefencePro X to counter rising large-scale and complex attacks.
Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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ict sector
The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.
Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.
hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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instagram
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kaspersky
As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.
HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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blockchain
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online services
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security vulnerabilities
The latest Hacker-Powered Security Report reveals 48% of security professionals cite AI as their top threat, amid a surge in AI-related vulnerabilities.