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User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps
Breach Prevention

User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps

A SolarWinds survey reveals user error as the top IT issue, disrupting work for 33% of global IT professionals surveyed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities
Cloud Security

Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities

Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI deployment delays rise as data security & accuracy issues grow
Digital Transformation

AI deployment delays rise as data security & accuracy issues grow

AI deployment delays are increasing by up to 12 months as 75% of firms face data security breaches and accuracy issues, hindering progress globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Wiz launches cloud incident response service for rapid recovery
Hybrid Cloud

Wiz launches cloud incident response service for rapid recovery

Wiz has launched a cloud Incident Response service to help organisations quickly investigate, contain, and recover from security breaches in cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Wiz launches cloud incident response service to boost security
Cloud Security

Wiz launches cloud incident response service to boost security

Wiz has introduced Wiz Incident Response, a new service to help organisations swiftly detect, contain, and recover from cloud security incidents using expert support and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
SecurityScorecard acquires HyperComply to boost AI security
Supply Chain

SecurityScorecard acquires HyperComply to boost AI security

SecurityScorecard has acquired AI-driven HyperComply to enhance supply chain security with faster, automated vendor risk assessments and compliance management.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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

Stories from Other Regions

Security breaches stories

Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks
Breach Prevention

Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks

58% of Australian SMBs use AI, but many rely on free tools, raising data security risks amid low awareness of enterprise-grade solutions and hardware needs.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK manufacturers face costly software failures amid digital push
DevOps

UK manufacturers face costly software failures amid digital push

Six in ten UK manufacturers expect costly software failures in 2025 as digital delivery speeds up, risking annual losses of up to GBP £773,000.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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
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