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Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people
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Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people

The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
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CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million

CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
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Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand

Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Swimlane secures USD $45m funding to drive AI automation growth
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Swimlane secures USD $45m funding to drive AI automation growth

Swimlane secures USD $45m to boost AI automation, aiming for profitability in Q3 2025 with rapid growth and advanced agentic AI security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears
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Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears

A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America's food supply chains and grocery availability.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach

Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits
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Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits

Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
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Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows

Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Swimlane unveils new solution for vulnerability management
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Swimlane unveils new solution for vulnerability management

Swimlane has unveiled its new Vulnerability Response Management solution, aimed at enhancing risk reduction and compliance for security teams in enterprises and MSSPs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
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68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report

A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Swimlane unveils Hero, an AI companion for security ops
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Swimlane unveils Hero, an AI companion for security ops

Swimlane has unveiled Hero, an agentic AI security companion that enhances operational efficiency, promising a 20% productivity boost for security teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Bob Parker named CFO as Swimlane accelerates AI growth
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Bob Parker named CFO as Swimlane accelerates AI growth

Bob Parker has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Swimlane, aiming to boost its AI-enhanced automation amid rising security demand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
AI's role in cybersecurity: balancing power & risks
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AI's role in cybersecurity: balancing power & risks

A Swimlane report reveals AI's rapid adoption outpaces organisations' data security measures, with 74% fearing misinformation as a growing threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities
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MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities

MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack that crippled its services, raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the financial sector amid ongoing digital transformation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
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Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions
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Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions

Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

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