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Manifest & NetRise join forces to secure software supply chains

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Manifest and NetRise have partnered to enhance software supply chain security with deep firmware analysis, improving risk monitoring across critical sectors like healthcare.
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F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

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F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.
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DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.
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UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK firms fail digital accessibility standards, risking 5% loss in web traffic and EU fines as new regulations take effect.
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GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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GitLab and IBM launch GitLab Ultimate for IBM Z to modernise mainframe DevOps with native CI/CD and unified workflows on IBM z/OS.
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Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
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Delving into windows CE, part 3: Introducing Team82’s open-source debugger

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Team82 has unveiled an open-source debugger aimed at simplifying the analysis of Windows CE applications, crucial for security researchers in legacy environments.
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Rising tech insolvencies in Australia: How businesses are using software Escrow to shield from vendor risks

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Australia faces a surge in corporate insolvencies, with tech firms like Plutora racking up debts of AUD $37.3 million as businesses turn to software escrow for protection.
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JFrog teams with Nvidia, GitHub to boost AI software security

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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JFrog fortifies software security with new Nvidia and GitHub partnerships, enhancing AI development and safeguarding software supply chains in the face of growing threats.
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Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.
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Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.
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Abhinav Garg joins CAST to lead Indian operations

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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CAST appoints Abhinav Garg as Senior VP and GM for India, highlighting its focus on the growing need for custom-built software in the region's expansive IT sector.
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CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.
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Sonatype unveils system revolutionising open source code security

Tue, 7th May 2024
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Sonatype pioneers a system that detects hidden security threats in open-source code, uncovering more than 4.5 million previously undetected vulnerabilities.
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Open source vulnerabilities will hamper the next generation of the web

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Open source flaws threaten to destabilise the development of new web innovations, such as Web 3.0 and the metaverse, according to a survey by global content management system provider, Forrit.
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Legit Security launches AI solution to manage app security exposure

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Legit Security introduces advanced AI-powered tool to tackle secrets exposure in software development, reducing false positives by 86%.
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High court grants Medtech preservation order against Valentia

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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High Court grants Medtech order against Valentia Technologies, permitting investigations into alleged copyright infringement, data violations, and patient safety risks in healthcare industry.
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CBA combats cyber abuse with free AI & machine-learning techniques

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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CBA campaigns against tech-facilitated abuse, offering proprietary AI and machine-learning techniques free to all banks.
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Checkmarx integration with Mobb to reduce vulnerability remediation time

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Checkmarx and Mobb partner to streamline application security testing and remediation, reducing the vulnerability resolution time to five minutes.
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Birmingham entrepreneurs launch 'Cude': revolutionising digital safety for businesses

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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Birmingham entrepreneurs launch 'Cude', a robust software aiming to revolutionise digital safety and protect businesses.