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Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Audrey Adeline of SquareX warns the browser, where 80% of device time is spent, is the new cybersecurity battleground in an evolving threat landscape.
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Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Cobalt updates its Offensive Security Platform to streamline pentesting with faster launches, real-time collaboration, clearer risk prioritisation, and workflow automation.
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Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.
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Outpost24 becomes only European overall leader in ASM report

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Outpost24 is named the only European Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report, advancing from Challenger to lead in Attack Surface Management.
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Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.
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Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.
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Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

Tue, 20th May 2025
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The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.
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Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.
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e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience

Fri, 9th May 2025
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e2e-assure partners with Validato to offer businesses continuous cyber security validation, enhancing defence against evolving threats using MITRE ATT&CK framework.
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CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response

Thu, 8th May 2025
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CyXcel, part of Weightmans, has earned CREST accreditation for its Cyber Incident Response Services, affirming its high standards and expertise in cyber resilience.
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Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
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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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Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
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Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform to protect enterprise AI, including apps, models, data, and agents, amid rising AI adoption.
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UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.
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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.
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Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.