Application Security News and Articles


Concentric AI Expands Data Security Ambitions With Swift Security, Acante Acquisitions 

Data security governance provider Concentric AI announced its acquisition of Swift Security and Acante, two AI-driven security startups, in a move Concentric AI founder and CEO Karthik Krishnan hopes will reshape enterprise data protection. The ...

Blumira Identifies 824 Iranian Cyber Incidents Over 21 Months 

Security operations platform provider Blumira today released an intelligence assessment that tracked 824 security incidents attributed to Iranian threat actors over 21 months, providing insights into recent Iranian threat activity. The post ...

Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory Drives the Most Effective Response

Ransomware is a major threat to the enterprise. Tools and training help, but survival depends on one thing: your organization’s muscle memory to respond fast and recover stronger. The post Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory ...

US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’

The United States has warned of continued Iranian cyberattacks following American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The post US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’ appeared first ...

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 41 Deals Announced in June 2025

Forty-one cybersecurity merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in June 2025. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 41 Deals Announced in June 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Report Finds LLMs Are Prone to Be Exploited by Phishing Campaigns

A report published this week by Netcraft, a provider of a platform for combating phishing attacks, finds that large language models (LLMs) might not be a reliable source when it comes to identifying where to log in to various websites. The post ...

Kelly Benefits Data Breach Impacts 550,000 People

As Kelly Benefits’s investigation into a recent data breach progressed, the number of impacted individuals continued to grow.  The post Kelly Benefits Data Breach Impacts 550,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Qantas data breach could affect 6 million customers

Qantas has suffered a cyber incident that has lead to a data breach. “The incident occurred when a cyber criminal targeted a call centre and gained access to a third-party customer servicing platform,” the Australian airline announced ...

API Sprawl Can Trip Up Your Security, Big Time

The future of API security is not just about better firewalls — it is about smarter governance, automation and visibility at scale.  The post API Sprawl Can Trip Up Your Security, Big Time appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 400,000 Websites to Takeover

A vulnerability in the Forminator WordPress plugin allows attackers to delete arbitrary files and take over impacted websites. The post Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 400,000 Websites to Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Your Agentic AI Governance Checklist: 7 Non-Negotiables to Fix Governance Blind Spots 

When you design agentic AI with governance at the core, you stay ahead of risk and avoid reactive fire drills. The post Your Agentic AI Governance Checklist: 7 Non-Negotiables to Fix Governance Blind Spots  appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CISA Warns of Two Exploited TeleMessage Vulnerabilities 

CISA says two more vulnerabilities in the messaging application TeleMessage TM SGNL have been exploited in the wild. The post CISA Warns of Two Exploited TeleMessage Vulnerabilities  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Cyberattack Targets International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has detected and contained a sophisticated and targeted cyberattack. The post Cyberattack Targets International Criminal Court appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Guiding Global Teams: Fostering Compliance and Creativity

With empowered advocates and continuous measurement, teams can navigate the fine line between compliance, rule adherence and creative freedom. The post Guiding Global Teams: Fostering Compliance and Creativity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Qantas Data Breach Impacts Up to 6 Million Customers 

Australian airline Qantas says personal information stolen from systems hosting the service records of 6 million customers. The post Qantas Data Breach Impacts Up to 6 Million Customers  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

How Monitoring Users’ Holistic Digital Identities Can Help Businesses Eliminate Cybercriminals’ Greatest Advantage

Businesses must take the threat of identity-based attacks seriously and adapt their cybersecurity practices to address this challenge. The post How Monitoring Users’ Holistic Digital Identities Can Help Businesses Eliminate Cybercriminals’ ...

Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine

Exabeam announced a major expansion of its integrated multi-agent AI system Exabeam Nova that now equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine and boardroom communication tool. The Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent is the AI ...

Scamnetic KnowScam 2.0 helps consumers detect every type of scam

Scamnetic releaseed KnowScam 2.0, its flagship product for scam protection and digital identity verification. KnowScam 2.0 builds on everything users already trust — now with major upgrades, including an enhanced three-point scoring system, the ...

Cybersecurity essentials for the future: From hype to what works

Cybersecurity never stands still. One week it’s AI-powered attacks, the next it’s a new data breach, regulation, or budget cut. With all that noise, it’s easy to get distracted. But at the end of the day, the goal stays the same: protect ...

How FinTechs are turning GRC into a strategic enabler

In this Help Net Security interview, Alexander Clemm, Corp GRC Lead, Group CISO, and BCO at Riverty, shares how the GRC landscape for FinTechs has matured in response to tighter regulations and global growth. He discusses the impact of frameworks ...