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Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes
DevOps

Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP
Data Protection

Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP

SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd partnership enhances GlobalDots' security services
DevOps

Bugcrowd partnership enhances GlobalDots' security services

Bugcrowd and GlobalDots have partnered to enhance cloud security, integrating Bugcrowd's platform for over 350 clients in an increasingly demanding market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident
DevOps

Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident

Recent DDoS attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with cybersecurity experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced defence strategies against evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives
Data Protection

Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives

As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.

By Outpost24 • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
How to outsmart ransomware and build resilience within your organisation
Ransomware

How to outsmart ransomware and build resilience within your organisation

As ransomware threats escalate, organisations must fortify themselves with strategies like advanced threat detection and phishing education to safeguard operations.

By Jason Whyte • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia
Firewalls

Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia

Vonahi Security has secured CREST accreditation in Australasia, joining a network of 300 certified providers, enhancing its automated penetration testing services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Data Protection

You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

By Marios Kyriacou • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services
DevOps

Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, enhancing its penetration testing services and commitment to cybersecurity standards across multiple regions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement
Data Protection

Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, expanding its penetration testing services to the US, Australia, and Singapore following a key acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Penetration testing stories

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Malware

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
From dreams to reality: My journey into IT
DevOps

From dreams to reality: My journey into IT

Matthew Bereens reflects on his journey from a tech-obsessed child in Sydney to securing a graduate role at Orro through invaluable industry support.

By Matthew Bereens • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Six Degrees partners with Northamber to boost cyber security
DevOps

Six Degrees partners with Northamber to boost cyber security

Six Degrees has teamed up with Northamber to bolster its Managed Cyber Security Services, offering robust solutions to over 5,000 reseller partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
Data Protection

Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity

The UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector bodies, yet experts warn that proactive data protection strategies are essential to combat cyber threats.

By Simon Pamplin • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
CybaVerse launches AI platform for MSP security solutions
Semiconductors

CybaVerse launches AI platform for MSP security solutions

CybaVerse has launched its new AI platform aimed at Managed Service Providers, enhancing security delivery and expanding revenue opportunities as cyber threats rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
UK SMEs focus on AI threats over traditional cyber risks
Malware

UK SMEs focus on AI threats over traditional cyber risks

A recent report by Six Degrees has revealed that UK SMEs are more worried about AI-related cyber threats than traditional risks, sparking concerns over security focus.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Seven must-know technology trends for 2025
DevOps

Seven must-know technology trends for 2025

As technological innovation reshapes competition, businesses must adapt to seven key trends, including enhanced cybersecurity and scaling AI by 2025.

By Anthony Woodward • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024