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UK releases new reports to enhance AI cyber security measures
Artificial Intelligence

UK releases new reports to enhance AI cyber security measures

The UK government launches a new set of AI cyber security reports, featuring major contributions from startup Mindgard, to address emerging cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Global Stories

New report reveals major security flaws in multimodal AI models
Generative AI

New report reveals major security flaws in multimodal AI models

Enkrypt AI's report reveals severe vulnerabilities in multimodal AI models, warning of safety risks from harmful prompt injections in images.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025
Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate
DevOps

Bugcrowd Grows Global Reach via AWS ISV Accelerate

Bugcrowd joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program, enhancing global reach and co-selling to offer crowdsourced security services via AWS sales teams worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
Unified Communications

AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools

Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders
Data Protection

Outpacing AI-Driven cyber attacks: Strategies for modern defenders

In a world where AI empowers both defenders and cybercriminals, Australian firms are set to invest AUD $6.2 billion in cybersecurity to combat evolving threats.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security
Data Protection

Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security

Lasso has unveiled an automated Red Teaming solution aimed at fortifying the security of Generative AI apps by simulating real-world cyber-attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed
Application Performance Monitoring

Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed

Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Red Teaming vs. Penetration Testing: What's the difference?
Data Protection

Red Teaming vs. Penetration Testing: What's the difference?

Organisations face increasing security threats. Red Teaming and Penetration Testing offer proactive measures to protect sensitive data.

By Jack Misiura • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Enterprises tired of playing defence, going on the attack
Cybersecurity

Enterprises tired of playing defence, going on the attack

A new report from Bishop Fox finds a surge in Red Team deployment, with 56% increasing investment over the next 12-24 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
SecAlliance appoints new Director of Intelligence
DevOps

SecAlliance appoints new Director of Intelligence

Mick Reynolds, former Head of Cyber Intelligence and Security Testing at Direct Line Group, joins SecAlliance as Director of Intelligence.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Exclusive: Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro on securing AI risks
DevOps

Exclusive: Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro on securing AI risks

Shannon Murphy of Trend Micro urges better cross-department collaboration and visibility to manage AI risks and secure generative AI in enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
NetRise launches AI tool to spot unknown software weaknesses
Manufacturing

NetRise launches AI tool to spot unknown software weaknesses

NetRise launches ZeroLens, an AI tool that detects undisclosed software weaknesses in compiled code, aiming to prevent cyberattacks before vulnerabilities emerge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025