Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Royal Navy sailors from HMS Protector are taking meticulous steps to avoid spreading dangerous bird flu to remote penguin colonies as the ice breaker carries out scientific and conservation work in Antarctica.

Researchers have warned of ‘one of the largest ecological disasters of modern times’ if the virus reaches remote penguin populations in the peninsula.

As HMS Protector carries out her annual patrol of the White Continent, strains of avian influenza have been detected in the sub-Antarctic – HMS Forth worked with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to take samples for analysis which proved the disease had reached South Georgia.

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The rise of Generative AI must be managed with caution, says Simon Bain, CEO and founder at OmniIndex.

Over half of business executives say they expect Generative AI (GenAI) to lead to a catastrophic cyber-attack in the next year. Yet more than two-thirds still say they’ll use GenAI for cyber defence over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s latest Global Digital Trust Insights Survey.

Simon Bain, CEO and founder of web3 data platform OmniIndex, believes that whether for good or bad, GenAI is everywhere, and when used in the right way is a powerful enabler for businesses and everyday users alike. That said, all users have a responsibility to ensure that sensitive data remains private and secure.

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50% of respondents believe AI will enable hackers to launch more attacks

Highlights:

  • New research from Barracuda shows that 50% of respondents believe AI will enable hackers to launch more attacks.
  • Of those surveyed, the average annual cost to respond to compromises was $5.34 million.
  • The survey also identified 71% of respondents had experienced a ransomware attack over the last year, and 61% paid the ransom.

CAMPBELL, Calif.:  Barracuda Networks, Inc. has published its Cybernomics 101 report, which examines the financial forces and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The new report reveals the average annual cost of responding to compromises exceeded $5 million. The report also raises the alarm over hackers exploring how they can use generative AI (GenAI) technology to increase the volume, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks. 50% of respondents believe AI will enable hackers to launch more attacks. The survey also identified that 71% of respondents had experienced a ransomware attack over the last year, and 61% paid the ransom.

Cyber Security & e-Crime
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Hack The Box raises concerns about the need for rapid overhaul of recruitment processes and university curricula to solve crippling skills shortages. 

New research conducted in the UK and US reveals that over three-quarters (78%) of cybersecurity and IT professionals believe a traditional university education in cybersecurity is not doing enough to prepare graduates for the modern workforce. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds (64%) of cyber industry professionals say current recruitment processes inadequately assess candidates' practical skills. 

Cyber Security & e-Crime
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  9. Cyware Partners with Cyber Fusion Distribution
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  14. Prism Infosec appoints Bradley Knight as Chief Operating Officer
  15. Paladin Capital Group Launches Paladin Global Institute Led by Kemba Walden



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