Ethical hacking stories

Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.

During a Bugcrowd webinar for International Women's Month, leading female figures in cybersecurity shared invaluable advice to inspire women entering the field.

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

Vonahi Security has secured CREST accreditation in Australasia, joining a network of 300 certified providers, enhancing its automated penetration testing services.

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.

Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.

Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.

Bugcrowd has formed an agreement with SEC DATACOM to bolster cybersecurity across Finland and the Baltic regions amid rising threats.

EC-Council unveils CEH v13, incorporating AI into its curriculum to enhance cybersecurity skills. The certification aims to boost defence efficiency by up to 40%.

Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.

Immersive cybersecurity experiences and inclusive hiring practices are key to attracting more women into the cyber sector, fostering creativity and diversity.

With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.

A new Bugcrowd report highlights that 91% of CISOs see AI as a major threat, with rapid AI adoption poised to outpace security teams and reduce headcounts.

Cyberattacks on web applications have surged, Barracuda has defended against over 18bn such attacks in 2023 alone, with web apps providing a prime target for cyber attackers due to vulnerabilities and valuable data.

Hacking and ethical hacking are on the rise in New Zealand, as cyber-attacks increase. Should ethical hacking be an integral part of cybersecurity?.

HackerOne introduces new features for its security intelligence services, including a worldwide top 10 ranking table and CVE Exploitation Index.

Binance Smart Chain has launched Priority ONE, a $10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on top of BSC.

The demand for ethical hackers is rising as cyber-attacks increase. Employing an in-house ethical hacker can save costs and improve security.