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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
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

Stories from Other Regions

Penetration testing stories

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
Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
Malware

Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year

Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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