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AI-generated code raises security risks as governance lags
Application Security

AI-generated code raises security risks as governance lags

Over half of organisations use AI coding assistants, yet only 18% have formal governance, raising security risks amid rising breaches, says Checkmarx report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Firewalls

Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege
Firewalls

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

By Morey Haber • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence
DevOps

Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence

Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of firms faced mobile app breaches costing an average of USD $6.9 million in 2025, says Guardsquare study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good
Unified Communications

Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good

Organisations face rising VPN breaches and slow speeds, prompting a shift to Zero Trust Network Access for safer, faster hybrid work and cloud migration.

By Tony Burnside • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence
Ransomware

Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence

Digital.ai unveils Quick Protect Agent, enabling organisations to secure mobile apps swiftly with minimal technical skills, tackling rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains
DevOps

Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains

Fewer than 40% of organisations have full visibility into their software supply chains, exposing risks amid rising cybersecurity concerns and regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th 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
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Data Protection

Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow

Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

By Shannon Williams • 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
Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Malware

Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify

A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

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Security breaches stories

Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security
Firewalls

Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security

Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
Data Analytics

UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology

UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Tenable report warns of cloud security gaps in Singapore & SEA
Firewalls

Tenable report warns of cloud security gaps in Singapore & SEA

Tenable's 2025 report reveals serious cloud security gaps in Singapore and Southeast Asia, risking exposure of sensitive data and non-compliance issues for firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption
Firewalls

BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption

BT Group has joined the CHERI Alliance to promote hardware memory safety technology, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity across digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise
Phishing

Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise

Infinigate has partnered with Keepnet to distribute human risk management tools across Europe amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
UK SMEs boost cyber security spend but wary over AI adoption
Breach Prevention

UK SMEs boost cyber security spend but wary over AI adoption

A Bionic survey reveals 53% of UK SMEs boosted cyber security spend in 2024, yet many remain cautious about adopting AI in 2025 amid accuracy and knowledge concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Untested code leaves UK firms facing rising software outage risk
DevOps

Untested code leaves UK firms facing rising software outage risk

Research by Tricentis reveals 66% of global firms face software outage risks, with 73% of UK businesses deploying untested code amid pressure for faster releases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025