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Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
Semiconductors

Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
Data Protection

The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation

Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.

By Jamie Humphrey • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study
Firewalls

Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study

Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
DevOps

Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting

Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate
DevOps

Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate

Bugcrowd joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing global reach and co-selling to offer crowdsourced security services via AWS sales teams worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity
DevOps

Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity

Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform to protect enterprise AI, including apps, models, data, and agents, amid rising AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Penetration testing stories

Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services
DevOps

Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services

Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
Firewalls

Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience
Unified Communications

e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience

e2e-assure partners with Validato to offer businesses continuous cyber security validation, enhancing defence against evolving threats using MITRE ATT&CK framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response
Malware

CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response

CyXcel, part of Weightmans, has earned CREST accreditation for its Cyber Incident Response Services, affirming its high standards and expertise in cyber resilience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Exclusive: Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro on securing AI risks
DevOps

Exclusive: Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro on securing AI risks

Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro urges better cross-department collaboration and visibility to manage AI risks and secure generative AI in enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
DevOps

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets
DevOps

UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets

A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025