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AI reshapes data privacy as firms shift to real-time defence

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI-driven cloud adoption is forcing firms to swap static privacy checklists for continuous, real-time defence of sensitive data flows.
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HackerOne launches safe harbour to protect AI testers

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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HackerOne unveils Good Faith AI Research Safe Harbor, giving security testers clearer authorisation and protection for probing AI systems.
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Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
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AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.
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AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.
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AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
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HackerOne hires new leaders to drive AI security push

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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HackerOne hires new revenue and marketing chiefs to target soaring enterprise demand for AI-driven security and threat exposure tools.
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Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
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OWASP updates Top 10 list, supply chain risks now top concern

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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OWASP updates its Top 10 application security risks, with Software Supply Chain Failures now the third biggest concern for professionals worldwide.
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Synology boosts global security with Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 role

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Synology will join Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, reinforcing its commitment to global data security through collaboration with leading cybersecurity researchers.
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Intigriti & Shield partner to boost healthcare cyber security

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Intigriti partners with Shield to enhance cyber security and ensure NIS2 compliance for Belgian healthcare organisations under FPS Health framework.
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AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.
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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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Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Bugcrowd and Pretera partner to offer continuous, scalable security testing across finance, healthcare and government sectors in the Benelux region.
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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
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Cycode & HackerOne integrate to speed software vulnerability fixes

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Cycode and HackerOne partner to integrate bug bounty findings into Cycode's platform, speeding up vulnerability fixes and improving software security workflows.
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EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act's new rules starting August 2025.
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance for AI-driven security

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.
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Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.
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Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.