Evroc, KPMG Sweden announce sovereign cloud partnership
SWEDEN 23 JUN

Evroc, KPMG Sweden announce sovereign cloud partnership

Sweden-based cloud company Evroc has announced a partnership with KPMG Sweden to provide a single, end-to-end pathway to operational sovereignty for companies in highly regulated and mission-critical sectors. The joint offering be based on the Evroc platform, the only fully sovereign cloud and AI stack in Europe.

Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point
BELGIUM 23 JUN

Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point

Belgian IT services provider Cegeka announced the takeover of 3Point, a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm active especially in the defense and public sectors. The takeover strengthens the recently created defense unit at Cegeka and its efforts to expand in the critical infrastructure market in response to growing demand for greater IT resilience in Europe. No financial details were disclosed. 

US government brings forward PQC migration date to 2030-31
UNITED STATES 23 JUN

US government brings forward PQC migration date to 2030-31

The US government has moved forward its recommended date for securing networks against quantum computer attacks. An executive order from the White House instructs federal agencies to adopt post-quantum encryption by 2030 or 2031 depending on the use case, earlier than the previous deadline of 2035. This comes as the US accelerates its efforts to develop quantum supercomputers. 

Cisco buys WideField Security to equip Splunk with SOC-grade agentic AI observability
GLOBAL 23 JUN

Cisco buys WideField Security to equip Splunk with SOC-grade agentic AI observability

Cisco is acquiring California-based WideField Security to bolster agentic AI-targeted security operations centre (SOC) workloads in its big data observability suite Splunk. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cisco said WideField's core technology would dovetail with Splunk to inject in-depth context into monitoring of AI agent activity, including signals from the Cisco Identity Intelligence tool.

Vodafone Portugal unveils new business solutions at Open Day
PORTUGAL 23 JUN

Vodafone Portugal unveils new business solutions at Open Day

Vodafone Portugal unveiled three new business services at its second 'Open Day'. SOS Connect Backpack is a portable communication system for emergencies, providing mobile connectivity even during network or power outages via satellite and a mini mobile antenna. Care Tracker Health is an enhanced remote health monitoring platform that integrates certified medical devices to measure clinical parameters, designed for chronic disease management and active ageing. Vodafone Business Secure Service Edge (SSE) is a

Kaspersky expands Australian distribution through Liva Telecom partnership
AUSTRALIA 23 JUN

Kaspersky expands Australian distribution through Liva Telecom partnership

Kaspersky has signed a distribution agreement with Australian broadband provider Liva Telecom that will see the cybersecurity vendor's consumer security products bundled with selected residential and business connectivity plans. Under the arrangement, Liva Telecom customers on eligible plans will receive Kaspersky Plus as part of their subscription, while Kaspersky Premium will be available as an optional upgrade. The companies said the rollout is scheduled to begin during June 2026.

OpenAI expands in cybersecurity market with Daybreak partner programme
GLOBAL 23 JUN

OpenAI expands in cybersecurity market with Daybreak partner programme

OpenAI is expanding in the cybersecurity market with a new partner programme and upgraded GPT model to track bugs and vulnerabilities. GPT‑5.5‑Cyber is available to a limited group of "trusted defenders" to start, while the Codex Security plugin has been updated to help streamline the process of logging and patching security risks. The Daybreak Cyber Partner Program will work with other security vendors to expand access to the OpenAI cybersecurity tools in their products and services.

KT extends cancellation fee refund deadline for data breach-impacted customers
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 23 JUN

KT extends cancellation fee refund deadline for data breach-impacted customers

Korea Telecom (KT) has extended the deadline for eligible customers to apply for refunds of mobile service cancellation fees following the unauthorised micropayment and data breach incidents that affected the operator last year, according to Newsis, citing company sources. Customers who have not yet completed the refund process now have until 10pm on 30 November 2026 to submit an application. The measure applies to subscribers who were KT customers as of 31 August 2025 and who cancelled their service by 13

KDDI Business ID gains single sign-on integration with Hennge One
JAPAN 23 JUN

KDDI Business ID gains single sign-on integration with Hennge One

KDDI's enterprise identity management platform, KDDI Business ID, has been integrated with the Hennge One cloud security service, enabling single sign-on (SSO) between the two platforms. The integration allows Hennge One users to access KDDI Business ID through SSO, extending Hennge One's identity management capabilities to services connected via the KDDI Business ID platform. KDDI Business ID is designed to provide centralised identity and access management for KDDI services and third-party cloud applicati

TrendAI launches in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 22 JUN

TrendAI launches in UAE

TrendAI, the enterprise AI security business of Trend Micro, has officially debuted in the UAE with a prominent brand reveal on Ain Dubai. This regional launch follows Trend Micro's global rebrand earlier 2026, which consolidated its enterprise cybersecurity business under the TrendAI identity.

Swisscom introduces spam call alert on Callfilter
SWITZERLAND 22 JUN

Swisscom introduces spam call alert on Callfilter

Swisscom has introduced the new 'Warning: suspected spam' alert function for its Callfilter. The alert warns of a suspected fraud call through a message on the display. Customers can decide whether or not to take the call. The new function is part of the Callfilter service, which is activated by default for all customers. The function can be disabled or re-enabled free of charge at any time.

Commvault partners with UAE Cyber Security Council to boost cyber resilience
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 22 JUN

Commvault partners with UAE Cyber Security Council to boost cyber resilience

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Commvault have launched a dedicated Innovation Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to strengthen the national digital resilience and safeguard critical infrastructure. The CoE will serve as a regional hub for cyber resilience research and innovation and digital infrastructure protection. It will also provide a central venue for executive, customer, and partner engagements, as well as dedicated workstations and demonstration areas showcasing Commvaul

SPAIN 22 JUN

Vodafone Spain targets defence sector with integrated 5G, cyber and cloud offering

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has launched a portfolio of technology services aimed at the defence and security sector spanning connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and sovereign cloud infrastructure. The offering, unveiled by the operator's enterprise unit Vodafone Empresas, is designed for high-demand operational environments and comes as Spain and Europe increase investment in defence capabilities.

EUROPE 22 JUN

ESA's Galileo strengthens IoT connectivity with quasi-pilot signal technology

Europe's GNSS platform Galileo has been updated to enhance its performance in low-powered IoT and smart city devices. Pre-launch testing conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA) indicates signal acquisition times will be enhanced by a factor of three, with the number of operations required to establish a data call reduced by a factor of eight.

GLOBAL 22 JUN

Nagravision Venturi update targets AI-driven piracy in pay-TV sector

Kudelski Group's Nagravision unit is launching a unified streaming security suite to support revenue protection amid AI-assisted piracy campaigns. Dubbed Nagra Venturi, the platform supports streamers and rights holders in their efforts to identify and prevent privacy.

IRELAND 22 JUN

Irish SMEs lose over EUR 3 billion a year from cyber attacks - Eir Business

New research from Eir Business shows that cyber attacks are costing Irish SMEs up to EUR 3.4 billion a year through downtime and lost productivity. The report shows that the biggest losses are coming from repeated day-to-day cyber disruption, instead of major one-off attacks. The report, The Hidden Cost of Cyber Risk, shows that Irish SMEs are losing over 7.2 million work days annually as a result of cyber breaches, with businesses suffering multiple incidents each year. This equates to almost 3 lost workin

SPAIN 22 JUN

Security-focused MVNO Sona launches on Orange Spain network

A new Spanish mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called Sona has launched its first mobile plan on the Orange Spain (MasOrange) network, describing itself as a security-focused provider aimed at eliminating spam calls. Founded by former Tuenti marketing chief Daniel Valledor, the company is marketing its service under the slogan "the operator that works while your phone is on silent."

PHILIPPINES 22 JUN

Google Cloud, Philippines government strike AI and cybersecurity partnership deal

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google Cloud have expanded their multi-year collaboration to embed enterprise AI into public service delivery in the Philippines. The partnership aims to modernize public service delivery by integrating AI tools, and boosting nationwide cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. The cooperation also supports the government's Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028.

PORTUGAL 22 JUN

Meo enhances fraud prevention with new standardized network APIs

Portuguese operator Meo has rolled out standardised network APIs to strengthen application authentication and protect high-value digital transactions. This infrastructure is particularly vital for financial institutions looking to curb bank fraud through real-time identity validation and instant threat detection. A primary application includes upgrading mobile banking apps beyond basic SMS authentication. By embedding Meo's network APIs, apps can silently verify mobile numbers, trace SIM card changes, and c

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 22 JUN

Korea develops post-quantum certificate validation platform for PKI migration

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed a platform designed to help researchers and developers test, analyse and validate digital certificates based on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as organisations prepare for the transition to quantum-resistant security systems. Called QuantumPKI Studio, the platform supports the creation, analysis and validation of conventional X.509 certificates as well as PQC-based and hybrid certificates within a single environment. 

EUROPE 19 JUN

Kaspersky Labs registers with German BSI for NIS2 compliance

Kaspersky Labs has registered with Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) as a "very important entity" under the German implementation of the EU's NIS2 directive. The registration is valid across the EU for the security company's compliance with the directive. NIS2 outlines stricter security requirements for companies and other critical organisations such as utilities and public administration, including extensive reporting obligations in case of security incidents and penalties for violati

UNITED KINGDOM 19 JUN

UK payment fraud losses reach GBP 1.28 billion in 2025 - UK Finance

Criminals stole GBP 1.28 billion through payment fraud in the UK in 2025, up 4 percent from 2024, according to the latest Annual Fraud Report from UK Finance. Most authorised push payment (APP) fraud cases originate online (66%) or through telecoms networks (17%) - leading UK Finance to call for tougher obligations on companies operating in these sectors.

UNITED STATES 19 JUN

Accenture bulks up cybersecurity division with multiple acquisitions

Accenture is acquiring a majority stake in one business and buying two more companies outright in a bid to shore up its USD 10 billion cybersecurity business. The US firm is buying the entire share capital in runZero, which specialises in cyber risk management, and NetRise, a provider of cybersecurity tools for analysing and safeguarding software components. Both NetRise and runZero are based in Austin, Texas.

SAUDI ARABIA 19 JUN

Saudi CST hosts workshop with Huawei on quantum computing trends

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with Huawei, hosted a workshop exploring international trends and technical developments in quantum computing, alongside their applications across the space and technology sectors. The session aimed to raise awareness regarding the security risks associated with quantum technology. It also sought to establish a shared vision for strengthening digital infrastructure readiness and adopting quantum-safe encryption technologies

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