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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

Global Stories

Security breaches stories

Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT
Data Protection

Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT

Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences
Multi-factor authentication

Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences

Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture
Phishing

KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture

KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
FICO named top category leader for enterprise fraud solutions
Breach Prevention

FICO named top category leader for enterprise fraud solutions

FICO has been named a category leader by Chartis Research for the fifth consecutive time in enterprise, payment fraud solutions and fraud platforms in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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

Stories from Other Regions

Security breaches stories

UK leads world in critical cyber attacks but risks recovery gap
Malware

UK leads world in critical cyber attacks but risks recovery gap

Ninety-three per cent of UK firms face critical cyber incidents, yet are less prepared for recovery than global peers, risking business continuity gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 21st 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