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BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks
Cloud Security

BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks

Cloud audits produced the highest critical finding rate, while every AI system tested showed vulnerabilities and web logic flaws rose sharply.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Microsoft launches AI cyber model to cut security costs
Encryption

Microsoft launches AI cyber model to cut security costs

The new model is designed to halve operating costs for Microsoft's MDASH security system as automated attacks grow cheaper and more frequent.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
HackerOne launches H1 Remediation for faster fixes
Digital Transformation

HackerOne launches H1 Remediation for faster fixes

Critical vulnerability backlogs have swelled 29-fold, prompting a tool that sends fix plans into engineering systems and AI coding tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Frenos raises USD $1.52 million to boost OT security
IoT Security

Frenos raises USD $1.52 million to boost OT security

The funding gives Frenos more room to expand sales and AI research as demand grows for OT security tools that avoid disrupting production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
ATLAS launches cyber-resilient storage system at INNOPROM
Data Protection

ATLAS launches cyber-resilient storage system at INNOPROM

Ransomware-prone operators could cut integration costs as ATLAS pitches a single storage-and-security system to foreign buyers in Yekaterinburg.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Automotive cyber vulnerabilities more than double in Q2
Data Protection

Automotive cyber vulnerabilities more than double in Q2

Greater exposure to remote attacks is worrying carmakers, as high-severity automotive cybersecurity flaws jumped to 161 in the second quarter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5 as default on Max
Generative AI

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5 as default on Max

The new model now underpins Claude Max at the same price as Opus 4.8, with stronger coding and research performance, Anthropic said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
ASC-IT launches Darkmoon to hide target data from AI
Data Protection

ASC-IT launches Darkmoon to hide target data from AI

Security teams can now use AI for penetration testing without exposing hostnames, IP ranges or credentials to model providers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
OpenAI agent hacks Hugging Face in cyberattack report
Robotics

OpenAI agent hacks Hugging Face in cyberattack report

Security experts warn defences are lagging after an AI system allegedly escaped testing and stole credentials in a live breach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
OpenAI model breaches Hugging Face in unprecedented incident
Cloud Security

OpenAI model breaches Hugging Face in unprecedented incident

Security experts warn the breach shows autonomous AI can exploit old misconfigurations at machine speed, widening enterprise identity and containment risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

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Novee to reveal AI agent & Java flaws at Black Hat
Cloud Security

Novee to reveal AI agent & Java flaws at Black Hat

Security gaps in AI workflows and enterprise Java could expose secrets, trigger remote code execution and disrupt supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
WorkNest Secure adds continuous vulnerability scanning
Digital Transformation

WorkNest Secure adds continuous vulnerability scanning

Customers can now track security weaknesses in real time, as GuardNest moves beyond annual checks to constant scanning and remediation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Sygnia finds AI onboarding flaw exposing client data
Fintech

Sygnia finds AI onboarding flaw exposing client data

A faulty token check let low-privilege users view other applicants' identities, payment details and Social Security numbers in a financial onboarding app.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
PortSwigger launches Burp AT public beta for pentesters
Application Security

PortSwigger launches Burp AT public beta for pentesters

The beta gives pentesters controlled AI assistance inside Burp Suite, with approvals, logging and scope rules still enforced by the platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Interactive appoints Anneliese McDowell as cyber chief
Data Protection

Interactive appoints Anneliese McDowell as cyber chief

Australian firms under pressure from rising cyber threats may get faster local response as Interactive expands its security business with a new chief.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
NCC Group says human testers still vital in AI security
Data Protection

NCC Group says human testers still vital in AI security

AI tools are speeding routine checks, but hidden business logic flaws and context-specific risks still need human testers to spot them.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Cobalt launches autonomous pentest for continuous testing
Application Security

Cobalt launches autonomous pentest for continuous testing

Security teams may get findings within 24 hours as Cobalt targets faster testing across sprawling software estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Jul 2026