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Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks
Ransomware

Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks

Malicious packages are now spreading faster across code repositories, with Google saying open source ecosystems face the sharpest rise in risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Google brings quantum-safe signatures to Cloud KMS
Data Protection

Google brings quantum-safe signatures to Cloud KMS

Enterprises can now deploy quantum-safe signing in production as Cloud KMS adds post-quantum algorithms for sensitive records and transactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Mandiant finds way to recover active ADFS signing keys
Data Protection

Mandiant finds way to recover active ADFS signing keys

Firms with manually rotated ADFS certificates could still be exposed, as attackers may recover live signing keys and forge SAML logins.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Adfinis & Crypto4A launch quantum-safe secrets tool
Hybrid Cloud

Adfinis & Crypto4A launch quantum-safe secrets tool

Regulated sectors could gain tighter control of credentials as the pair combines software and hardware to cut vendor dependence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Entrust & IBM Consulting team up on quantum-safe security
Data Protection

Entrust & IBM Consulting team up on quantum-safe security

Large firms face mounting pressure to unify cryptography oversight as quantum risk and regulatory scrutiny make legacy encryption harder to defend.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Ledger launches on-premise HSM for institutional keys
Fintech

Ledger launches on-premise HSM for institutional keys

Banks and custodians can now keep digital asset keys in-house as Ledger’s new hardware aims to ease compliance and security concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Fireblocks & Thales deepen bank crypto key control
Fintech

Fireblocks & Thales deepen bank crypto key control

Fireblocks deepens its Thales tie-up to keep bank crypto keys in customer-owned HSMs, tightening control, compliance and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
OVHcloud buys Seald to boost end-to-end encryption
Data Protection

OVHcloud buys Seald to boost end-to-end encryption

OVHcloud snaps up French encryption specialist Seald to bake end-to-end protection into its cloud services and bolster zero-knowledge security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices
Manufacturing

CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Utimaco launches Quantum Protect for post-quantum security
EduTech

Utimaco launches Quantum Protect for post-quantum security

Utimaco has unveiled Quantum Protect, a Post Quantum Cryptography application package and simulator, addressing quantum threats to secure future digital assets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Sectigo launches post-quantum cryptography testing labs
Unified Communications

Sectigo launches post-quantum cryptography testing labs

Sectigo has launched Sectigo PQC Labs, the first NIST-compliant sandbox for post-quantum cryptography, enabling organisations to prepare against future quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets
Crypto

Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets

Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Entrust launches KCaaS, enhancing cloud-based key management
Virtualisation

Entrust launches KCaaS, enhancing cloud-based key management

Entrust unveils KeyControl as a Service, addressing critical gaps in key management with its cloud-based solution, enhancing security and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Utimaco & InfoSec Global partner for post-quantum computing security
Data Protection

Utimaco & InfoSec Global partner for post-quantum computing security

Utimaco and InfoSec Global establish strategic partnership to aid businesses and governments in preparing for post-quantum computing risks, integrating tech solutions and bolstering cryptographic agility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Thales launches first Post-Quantum Cryptography Starter Kit
Encryption

Thales launches first Post-Quantum Cryptography Starter Kit

Thales has launched the first-ever Post-Quantum Cryptography Starter Kit in partnership with Quantinuum, offering businesses a secure environment to test quantum-resistant encryption keys.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

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Sitehop trials payment security tech with major retailer
Network Infrastructure

Sitehop trials payment security tech with major retailer

The trial could help retailers harden payment networks without replacing legacy kit, as cyber attacks and PCI DSS 4.0 pressure mount.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Axis unveils AI video cameras & AV1 overlay feature
Data Protection

Axis unveils AI video cameras & AV1 overlay feature

Axis debuts AI-powered PTZ and anti-ligature corner cameras plus an AV1 overlay feature to cut bandwidth and sharpen evidential workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Taurus & Parfin join forces to boost digital assets in Europe
Fintech

Taurus & Parfin join forces to boost digital assets in Europe

Taurus partners with Parfin to enhance digital asset custody and trading infrastructure, aiming to boost institutional adoption across Europe and Latin America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025