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Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.
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LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.
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AI-generated code raises security risks as governance lags

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Over half of organisations use AI coding assistants, yet only 18% have formal governance, raising security risks amid rising breaches, says Checkmarx report.
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Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.
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Netacea unveils Talos to combat rising intelligent web threats

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Netacea launches Talos, a cutting-edge detection engine using machine learning to tackle complex automated web threats across APIs, sites and apps.
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Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
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Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Sixty-two percent of Australian firms now use AI in cybersecurity, despite 87% fearing it may raise cyber risk in the next three to five years, research shows.
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Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.
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F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.
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Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.
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Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
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AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.
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Global survey reveals rising AI threats & costly API security gaps

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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A global survey reveals rising AI-driven cyber threats and costly gaps in API security, with organisations unprepared despite growing compliance pressures.
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Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
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APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.
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Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
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ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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ZEST Security has partnered with Upwind to deliver AI-driven cloud threat detection and rapid remediation, enhancing security and DevOps team efficiency.
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Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
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Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio Partners of the Year for their standout contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery excellence.
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Radware named leader for AI-driven API security by GigaOm

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Radware was named a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm Radar for AI-enhanced application and API security, noted for advanced protection and real-time response.