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Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data
Data Protection

Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data

New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms
Cloud Security

Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future
Data Protection

F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future

F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions
Application Security

Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security
Firewalls

Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security

Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security
DevOps

AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security

Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Global survey reveals rising AI threats & costly API security gaps
Firewalls

Global survey reveals rising AI threats & costly API security gaps

A global survey reveals rising AI-driven cyber threats and costly gaps in API security, with organisations unprepared despite growing compliance pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Semiconductors

Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security

Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
Firewalls

APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds

Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns
Firewalls

Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns

Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes
DevOps

ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes

ZEST Security has partnered with Upwind to deliver AI-driven cloud threat detection and rapid remediation, enhancing security and DevOps team efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
Data Protection

Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents

Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work
Digital Transformation

Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work

Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio Partners of the Year for their standout contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery excellence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

API Security stories

Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks

Sixty-two percent of Australian firms now use AI in cybersecurity, despite 87% fearing it may raise cyber risk in the next three to five years, research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data
Data Protection

Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data

Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
A10 Networks wins dual security awards at Interop Tokyo 2025
Firewalls

A10 Networks wins dual security awards at Interop Tokyo 2025

A10 Networks wins Special Prizes for its AI firewall and API security solutions at Interop Tokyo 2025, highlighting advances in digital security technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
Application Security

OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list

OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
Cloud Security

Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks

Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025