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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform to protect enterprise AI, including apps, models, data, and agents, amid rising AI adoption.

A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.

Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.

Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.

Bugcrowd and GlobalDots have partnered to enhance cloud security, integrating Bugcrowd's platform for over 350 clients in an increasingly demanding market.

Matthew Bereens reflects on his journey from a tech-obsessed child in Sydney to securing a graduate role at Orro through invaluable industry support.

Recent DDoS attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with cybersecurity experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced defence strategies against evolving threats.

As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.

Six Degrees has teamed up with Northamber to bolster its Managed Cyber Security Services, offering robust solutions to over 5,000 reseller partners.

The UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector bodies, yet experts warn that proactive data protection strategies are essential to combat cyber threats.

As ransomware threats escalate, organisations must fortify themselves with strategies like advanced threat detection and phishing education to safeguard operations.

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

CybaVerse has launched its new AI platform aimed at Managed Service Providers, enhancing security delivery and expanding revenue opportunities as cyber threats rise.

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