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HackerOne brings AI security agent Hai to AWS Marketplace users
Cloud Security

HackerOne brings AI security agent Hai to AWS Marketplace users

HackerOne has made its AI security agent, Hai, available on the AWS Marketplace to streamline AI-driven workflow and speed up vulnerability resolution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk
DevOps

SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 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
Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing
Firewalls

Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing

Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Quest launches AI security tool to cut response times on AD threats
Disaster Recovery

Quest launches AI security tool to cut response times on AD threats

Quest Software unveils AI-powered Security Guardian Intelligence, speeding up responses to identity threats in hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID setups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Firewalls

Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Extreme Platform ONE launches with integrated AI for networks
Firewalls

Extreme Platform ONE launches with integrated AI for networks

Extreme Networks launches Extreme Platform ONE, integrating AI to cut network tasks by 90% and speed up resolution by 98%, simplifying IT management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Phishing

Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever
Phishing

Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever

AI amplifies cyber threats, making human vigilance more vital than ever as companies face sophisticated phishing and deepfake attacks.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security
Firewalls

Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Incident Response stories

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown
Virtualisation

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups
Ransomware

UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups

The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
ROLLER boosts reliability & cuts cloud costs with Datadog
Security Information and Event Management

ROLLER boosts reliability & cuts cloud costs with Datadog

Australian software provider ROLLER boosts cloud reliability and cuts costs by 60% after adopting Datadog's monitoring and security platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth

Slipstream Cyber appoints David Kaplan and Steve Macdonald to boost leadership amid rising cyber threats and drive national growth across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Pangea Labs launches to boost AI security & tackle new threats
DevOps

Pangea Labs launches to boost AI security & tackle new threats

Pangea launches Pangea Labs and AI Red Teaming services to tackle evolving AI security threats and protect large language models in enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Low trust in third-party vendors weakens UK digital resilience
Digital Transformation

Low trust in third-party vendors weakens UK digital resilience

Nearly 30% of UK risk managers lack trust in third-party vendors, risking digital resilience despite average spends of GBP £75,000-£100,000 on risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity
Semiconductors

AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity

A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack
DevOps

Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack on a third-party call centre, exposing personal data of 5.7 million customers and raising serious security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025