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GitHub Action compromise affects over 23,000 repositories
Supply Chain

GitHub Action compromise affects over 23,000 repositories

A malicious commit in the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action, used in over 23,000 repositories, threatens software security across numerous CI pipelines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Secrets Management stories

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege
Firewalls

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

By Morey Haber • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security
Data Protection

BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security

BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Hyperscale

Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole
Hybrid Cloud

CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole

CyberArk named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's 2025 Enterprise Secrets Management report for its AI-powered identity security platform.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Cycode unveils AI Teammates & real-time runtime protection
Application Security

Cycode unveils AI Teammates & real-time runtime protection

Cycode launches AI Teammates and CI/MON runtime protection to enhance software supply chain security and threat detection in application security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
CyberArk launches new machine identity security solution
Virtualisation

CyberArk launches new machine identity security solution

CyberArk has launched its Secure Workload Access Solution to bolster machine identity security, enhancing protections against credential-based attacks in hybrid environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials
Phishing

30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials

CloudSEK has uncovered over 30,000 exposed Postman workspaces leaking sensitive API keys, affecting major firms across healthcare, finance, and sports sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
GitGuardian unveils strategy to protect non-human identities
Network Infrastructure

GitGuardian unveils strategy to protect non-human identities

GitGuardian has launched a Non-Human Identity Security strategy to enhance the management of NHIs and their secrets, addressing enterprise security challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
GitGuardian report highlights rising secrets security concerns
Application Security

GitGuardian report highlights rising secrets security concerns

GitGuardian's 2024 report reveals that 79% of IT leaders have seen secrets leaks, highlighting growing concerns and a shift towards enhanced security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs
Cybersecurity

Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs

Report reveals grave cybersecurity flaws, with 97% of Non-Human Identities having excessive privileges and 44% of tokens exposed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Survey reveals security gaps in managing non-human identities
Privileged Access Management

Survey reveals security gaps in managing non-human identities

A survey reveals critical security gaps in managing non-human identities, with only 15% of organisations confident in their NHI security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Entrust launches KCaaS, enhancing cloud-based key management
Virtualisation

Entrust launches KCaaS, enhancing cloud-based key management

Entrust unveils KeyControl as a Service, addressing critical gaps in key management with its cloud-based solution, enhancing security and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Tessell partners with HashiCorp to enhance DBaaS features
Encryption

Tessell partners with HashiCorp to enhance DBaaS features

Tessell partners with HashiCorp to boost its DBaaS platform by integrating automation and security tools, enhancing flexibility, scalability, and security for users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Avocado Consulting expands partnership with CyberArk
Virtualisation

Avocado Consulting expands partnership with CyberArk

Avocado, a consulting firm, has announced an enhanced partnership with CyberArk to bolster identity security in Aussie and Kiwi firms amidst swift digital transformation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
Data Privacy

Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals

The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Carlsberg enhances development with GitHub integration
DevOps

Carlsberg enhances development with GitHub integration

Carlsberg has enhanced its development processes by integrating GitHub's tools, streamlining coding and security while reducing operational tool sprawl.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025