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Checkmarx buys Tromzo to boost AI-driven code security

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Checkmarx snaps up AI start-up Tromzo to fold reasoning-based agents into its AppSec platform and speed autonomous code security.
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OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.
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SimSpace expands cyber range to train for AI-led attacks

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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SimSpace launches expanded cyber range to drill whole teams and AI models against adaptive, production-like cyber attacks at scale.
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AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
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HackerOne hires new leaders to drive AI security push

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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HackerOne hires new revenue and marketing chiefs to target soaring enterprise demand for AI-driven security and threat exposure tools.
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CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE cross-domain tests

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with no false positives in MITRE's toughest cross-domain ATT&CK tests yet.
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OWASP updates Top 10 list, supply chain risks now top concern

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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OWASP updates its Top 10 application security risks, with Software Supply Chain Failures now the third biggest concern for professionals worldwide.
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Most organisations neglect key security in rapid AI adoption

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Despite 89% piloting AI, 78% neglect core data security, leading to breaches largely from known vulnerabilities, warns new Tenable research.
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Cobalt expands platform for continuous offensive security testing

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Cobalt expands its Offensive Security Platform to offer continuous, AI-driven penetration testing, enhancing visibility and control for enterprise security teams.
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Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Outpost24 launches an all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform, combining certified expertise and automation to ease payment card security management.
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New benchmark tool aims to strengthen AI agent security

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Check Point and Lakera launch the open-source b3 benchmark to boost AI agents' LLM security against real-world cyber threats with threat snapshots.
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Black Duck named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for eighth year

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Black Duck has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for the eighth consecutive year, leading in execution.
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AI-driven code speed leaves security trailing, Black Duck warns

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Black Duck warns AI-driven rapid code deployments are outpacing security, risking vulnerabilities as manual checks and alert overload hinder protection efforts.
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Google Cloud Security launches CodeMender for bug fixes

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Google Cloud Security's CodeMender has already delivered 72 open-source security fixes, using Gemini Deep Think to patch vulnerabilities.
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Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.
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Financial services strong in prevention but slow on threat fixes

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Financial services excel at preventing cyber vulnerabilities but take a median 61 days to fix issues, risking systemic exposure despite strong security programs.
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AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.
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Astra launches platform to combat API threats & shadow APIs

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Astra Security has launched a new platform to identify and secure undocumented and shadow APIs, tackling rising threats from unmonitored digital interfaces.
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Outpost24 streamlines penetration testing with new unified platform

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Outpost24 has launched a unified platform integrating penetration test results, plus new mobile and API packages, to speed up vulnerability detection and response.
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JFrog unifies compliance with new evidence partners for AppTrust

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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JFrog integrates partners like GitHub and Sonar to unify audit and compliance in AppTrust, streamlining governance across the AI-driven software lifecycle.