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eSentire launches Atlas Preempt for continuous testing

Continuous attack testing aims to help customers spot exploitable gaps before criminals do, including misconfigurations hiding outside core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Penetration testing stories

Data Protection

Your annual penetration testing is already out of date

Organisations risk missed exposures as cloud, APIs and AI systems change far faster than annual security checks can keep up.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Data Protection

NCC Group backs CREST AI Charter for cyber security

Customers may see clearer safeguards as cyber security firms adopt AI, with NCC Group joining a charter setting standards for oversight and transparency.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Private Cloud

F5 launches AI security platform, buys SurePath AI

Security teams are being offered new tools to track shadow AI and block prompt injection as enterprises rush to deploy agents and models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Cloud Security

IBM joins OpenAI cyber programme with app security tool

Enterprise security teams gain a new AI-assisted way to spot exploitable code flaws, as IBM widens its cyber work with OpenAI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Network Security

OpenAI expands Daybreak with patching tools & partners

The move aims to help defenders turn faster vulnerability discovery into working fixes, as OpenAI broadens access to its cyber tools and partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Malware

Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365

A single phishing email can now compromise identities, bypass multifactor authentication and hit endpoints within five minutes, Barracuda said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Organisations shift to continuous testing in security

With AI speeding up attacks, 53% of security leaders say point-in-time tests are already outdated by the time reports land.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

DevOps

Flux raises USD $5 million to track AI code output

The new capital will help the Boston startup expand sales and engineering as firms seek clearer oversight of AI-assisted coding and software risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Jun 2026

Cloud Security

Automotive cyber vulnerabilities surge 105%, PCA says

Connected cars face a widening attack surface as PCA flags 265 new flaws in the first quarter, with most exploitable without specialist tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Security Operations Centres

Anthropic splits Claude Fable 5 amid cyber risk fears

Guardrails may not stop attackers as Anthropic's split release underscores a widening gap between AI exploit discovery and patching.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Cloud Security

NetRise launches discovery partner programme for security

Customers will be able to buy software supply chain security with advisory and managed services as NetRise widens its route to market through partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Hybrid Cloud

How continuous assurance can strengthen cyber security in the AI era

Periodic penetration tests miss most systems, prompting Australian and New Zealand firms to use AI-driven checks for broader coverage and faster risk spotting.

By Gareth Cox • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Synack expands CREST pathways with two new certifications

Security buyers get a stronger benchmark as CREST-certified testers gain faster access to Synack's vetted red team for client engagements.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Penetration testing stories

Data Protection

The state of cyber resilience amongst UK organisations

Despite reported gains, fewer than one in four UK organisations trust their cyber defences to withstand a major incident, a survey found.

By Jason Simper • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Agoda launches public bug bounty with USD $6,000 reward

Researchers can now earn up to USD $6,000 for exposing flaws in Agoda's core web services, APIs and mobile app via HackerOne.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Data Protection

CyberCX extends Rugby Australia cyber security deal

The extension gives Rugby Australia two more years of protection against cyber threats as sporting bodies face rising risks to data and match-day systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026