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HackerOne warns of widening AI security & testing gap

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HackerOne warns AI rollouts are outpacing security, with 89% of organisations lacking full testing and incidents driving up costs.
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Survey shows pentesters favour PTaaS over bug bounties

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New research from Cobalt finds 98% of surveyed pentesters prefer PTaaS to bug bounties and show almost no faith in AI-only security scanning.
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AI reshapes data privacy as firms shift to real-time defence

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI-driven cloud adoption is forcing firms to swap static privacy checklists for continuous, real-time defence of sensitive data flows.
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HackerOne launches safe harbour to protect AI testers

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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HackerOne unveils Good Faith AI Research Safe Harbor, giving security testers clearer authorisation and protection for probing AI systems.
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Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
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AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.
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Zyxel joins FIRST, boosting global product security role

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Zyxel becomes FIRST's first Taiwan-based networking member, aiming to speed cyber incident response and bolster global product security.
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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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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AI is set to transform Southeast Asia's economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.
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Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
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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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Singapore rewards researchers with USD $250,000 for bug bounties

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Singapore's Government Bug Bounty Programmemes, partnered with YesWeHack, rewarded cybersecurity researchers over USD $250,000 for uncovering system vulnerabilities.
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Synology boosts global security with Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 role

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Synology will join Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, reinforcing its commitment to global data security through collaboration with leading cybersecurity researchers.
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Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.
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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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Bugcrowd report reveals surge in hardware & network risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Bugcrowd's latest CISO report reveals hardware vulnerabilities surged 88% and network risks doubled amid rising AI use and connected devices in 2024.
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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
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Cycode & HackerOne integrate to speed software vulnerability fixes

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Cycode and HackerOne partner to integrate bug bounty findings into Cycode's platform, speeding up vulnerability fixes and improving software security workflows.
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance for AI-driven security

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.