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30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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CloudSEK has uncovered over 30,000 exposed Postman workspaces leaking sensitive API keys, affecting major firms across healthcare, finance, and sports sectors.
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DeepL report reveals AI's transformative role in law

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A new report by DeepL reveals that 87% of legal professionals find AI tools enhance their work, marking a significant shift in the legal sector.
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Upwind launches Shift Left to enhance build-time security

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Upwind has launched its Shift Left capability, enhancing CI/CD pipelines by integrating runtime context to help developers prioritise vulnerabilities.
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Australia's scam prevention law aims for AUD $50m fines

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Australia's new Scam Prevention Framework compels banks and telecoms to tackle rising scams, with fines of up to AUD $50 million for non-compliance.
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UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.
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Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.
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Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.
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Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
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Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Report reveals grave cybersecurity flaws, with 97% of Non-Human Identities having excessive privileges and 44% of tokens exposed.
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Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Barracuda reveals cybercriminals exploiting content platforms for phishing, targeting educational institutions and businesses worldwide with deceitful emails.
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Nuix unveils Cognitive AI for Discover platform enhancements

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Nuix has launched Cognitive AI to boost its Discover platform's efficiency in document review, promising enhanced speed, accuracy, and cost savings.
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Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.
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Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.
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Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, 'Tusk,' exploiting popular trends like web3 and AI to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.
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Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Thousands of websites using Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCommerce may be leaking private customer information due to misconfigured access controls.
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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.
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Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Employees' widespread use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks as 30.8% of these tools train on customer data, a new study by Harmonic Security reveals.