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OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
Application Security

OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list

OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks
Data Privacy

UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks

Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management for multicloud security
Firewalls

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management for multicloud security

Akamai has launched DNS Posture Management, offering centralised control over DNS assets across multicloud platforms to enhance security and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools
Ransomware

Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools

Distology partners with Flare to enhance threat intelligence and dark web monitoring for UK and European security resellers and MSSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Security vulnerabilities stories

Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions
Application Security

Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Hyperscale

Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices
Malware

Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices

Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC
Platform-as-a-Service

Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC

Aiden Technologies is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace via MACC, enabling organisations to acquire its endpoint management platform using existing Azure funds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
3 key challenges in enterprise browser adoption: Lessons from Arc's pivot
Customer Relationship Management

3 key challenges in enterprise browser adoption: Lessons from Arc's pivot

Despite Arc's innovation, enterprises struggle with browser adoption due to muscle memory, maintenance burdens, and AI-driven fragmentation disrupting standardisation.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Data Protection

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
Semiconductors

Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Google DeepMind reveals new strategy to defend Gemini 2.5 AI
AI Security

Google DeepMind reveals new strategy to defend Gemini 2.5 AI

Google DeepMind has unveiled a new strategy to bolster Gemini 2.5 AI against indirect prompt injection attacks, enhancing its security and resilience.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks
Multi-factor authentication

Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates
Malware

Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates

Nearly 70% of organisations see AI, especially generative AI, as their top security risk, says Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report based on over 3,100 experts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Security vulnerabilities stories

Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%
Software-as-a-Service

Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%

Azul's new Java security tool cuts false positives by 99%, boosting detection accuracy and helping DevOps teams focus on real risks in production code.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
EduTech

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
Ransomware

Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds

Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025