Penetration testing stories

Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.

Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.

BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.

BlueVoyant has launched its new Cyber Defense Platform, combining various cybersecurity solutions into a unified, AI-driven, cloud-native system for improved organisational security.

The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

A 25% surge in 2023 data breaches hit UK firms, with ransomware impacting 75%. Average breach costs GBP £3.4 million, but only 31% do risk assessments.

Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.

Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.

HackerOne unveils PartnerOne, a new partner program, to simplify access to its human-powered security solutions, enhancing collaboration and revenue opportunities.

WithSecure unveils its new exposure management tool, aiming to shift businesses to proactive cyber security amid a 57% rise in cyber attacks across Europe.

Biometrics promise secure authentication, but they aren't foolproof. Issues with accuracy, hacking, theft, privacy, and bias complicate their efficacy.

NetSPI unveils a unified security platform featuring AI and automation to help businesses tackle exposure risk and security vulnerabilities proactively amid rising ransomware threats.

ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.

Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.

Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.

London-based cybersecurity firm Mindgard bolsters its ranks with the appointment of Benji Weber, former key leader at Snyk, as VP of Engineering to steer AI security solutions.

Warwick-based Gallagher Security has won the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer Award for the second year at the 2024 OSPAs, recognised for its innovative approach to global security solutions.

Earnix bolsters cybersecurity with appointment of Daniel Shalom as new Chief Information Security Officer, leveraging his two-decade experience to fortify the firm's security strategy.

'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.