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New benchmark tool aims to strengthen AI agent security

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Check Point and Lakera launch the open-source b3 benchmark to boost AI agents' LLM security against real-world cyber threats with threat snapshots.
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Practical DevSecOps certifies 1,000 AI security professionals

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Practical DevSecOps has certified over 1,000 professionals in its rigorous AI security programme, addressing critical skills gaps in defending against evolving AI threats.
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Bugcrowd report reveals surge in hardware & network risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Bugcrowd's latest CISO report reveals hardware vulnerabilities surged 88% and network risks doubled amid rising AI use and connected devices in 2024.
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F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.
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JFrog unifies compliance with new evidence partners for AppTrust

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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JFrog integrates partners like GitHub and Sonar to unify audit and compliance in AppTrust, streamlining governance across the AI-driven software lifecycle.
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AI agents in business create new risks & urgent security needs

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Radware warns that autonomous AI agents in businesses expand cyber risk, urging stricter security as these systems create complex, hard-to-track attack pathways.
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Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Rapid7 launches Vector Command Advanced, a platform combining automated and human-led tests to enhance security and simplify compliance with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST.
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CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.
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Pangea unveils AIDR platform to strengthen generative AI security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Pangea launches AIDR platform to bolster security as generative AI use grows, tackling threats like prompt injection in enterprise settings.
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CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
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SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.
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Google adds photo-to-video tool to Gemini as Veo 3 rollout expands

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Google's Gemini AI now turns photos into eight-second videos with sound, powered by Veo 3, for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in 150+ countries.
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AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
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New report reveals major security flaws in multimodal AI models

Sat, 10th May 2025
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Enkrypt AI's report reveals severe vulnerabilities in multimodal AI models, warning of safety risks from harmful prompt injections in images.
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Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Bugcrowd joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing global reach and co-selling to offer crowdsourced security services via AWS sales teams worldwide.
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Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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In a world where AI empowers both defenders and cybercriminals, Australian firms are set to invest AUD $6.2 billion in cybersecurity to combat evolving threats.
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Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Lasso has unveiled an automated Red Teaming solution aimed at fortifying the security of Generative AI apps by simulating real-world cyber-attacks.
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Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.
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Red Teaming vs. Penetration Testing: What's the difference?

Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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Organisations face increasing security threats. Red Teaming and Penetration Testing offer proactive measures to protect sensitive data.
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Enterprises tired of playing defence, going on the attack

Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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A new report from Bishop Fox finds a surge in Red Team deployment, with 56% increasing investment over the next 12-24 months.