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New benchmark tool aims to strengthen AI agent security

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Check Point and Lakera launch the open-source b3 benchmark to boost AI agents' LLM security against real-world cyber threats with threat snapshots.
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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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Black Duck named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for eighth year

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Black Duck has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for the eighth consecutive year, leading in execution.
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AI-driven code speed leaves security trailing, Black Duck warns

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Black Duck warns AI-driven rapid code deployments are outpacing security, risking vulnerabilities as manual checks and alert overload hinder protection efforts.
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Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.
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Financial services strong in prevention but slow on threat fixes

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Financial services excel at preventing cyber vulnerabilities but take a median 61 days to fix issues, risking systemic exposure despite strong security programs.
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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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Elastic Security scores 99.3% in 2025 AV-Comparatives EPR test

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Elastic Security earned Certified status with a 99.3% effectiveness rate in AV-Comparatives’ 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response test, outperforming major rivals.
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Astra launches platform to combat API threats & shadow APIs

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Astra Security has launched a new platform to identify and secure undocumented and shadow APIs, tackling rising threats from unmonitored digital interfaces.
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Outpost24 streamlines penetration testing with new unified platform

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Outpost24 has launched a unified platform integrating penetration test results, plus new mobile and API packages, to speed up vulnerability detection and response.
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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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JFrog unifies compliance with new evidence partners for AppTrust

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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JFrog integrates partners like GitHub and Sonar to unify audit and compliance in AppTrust, streamlining governance across the AI-driven software lifecycle.
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Canadian organisations target USD $25M in savings with AI in mainframes

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Eighty-six per cent of Canadian organisations adopting AI in mainframes aim to save over USD $25 million, boosting security, fraud detection, and optimisation.
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SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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SYTECH launches a year-long Continual Cyber Assurance programme, offering businesses ongoing cyber security and compliance support without needing in-house experts.
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Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.
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Black Duck launches GitHub app for automated security scans

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Black Duck has launched a GitHub app to automate security scans, helping development teams identify vulnerabilities early and streamline application security.
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Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Rapid7 launches Vector Command Advanced, a platform combining automated and human-led tests to enhance security and simplify compliance with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST.
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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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Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.
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Picus & ThreatConnect launch module to quantify cyber risk

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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Picus Security and ThreatConnect launch a new module that quantifies cyber risk in monetary terms using real-world attack simulations and financial modelling.