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December 27, 2025
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THE CREDENTIAL TIME BOMB: Why Long-Lived Cloud ...

Across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure environments in Australia and globally, 59% of IAM users maintain access keys that have never expired—credentials that have been active for more than one year. These long-lived credentials represent a silent but catastrophic vulnerability in your cloud infrastructure. This blog explores why long-lived credentials have become the primary attack vector for identity-based breaches, how red teams exploit them during penetration tests, and what you must do today to eliminate this ticking time bomb.

THE CREDENTIAL TIME BOMB: Why Long-Lived Cloud Credentials Are Your Biggest Identity Risk in 2025
December 21, 2025
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Fortinet "Ghost Logins": How Authentication ...

Critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiGate and related products (CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719) are now under active attack, allowing "ghost" SSO logins that completely sidestep normal controls and logs. For Australian organisations, this is more than a VPN or firewall problem – it is a board-level exposure that directly tests whether your external penetration testing, internal penetration testing, and red team assessment services are capable of simulating SSO abuse, identity takeovers, and lateral movement across hybrid networks.

Fortinet "Ghost Logins": How Authentication Bypass Attacks Expose Gaps in Your Penetration Testing Strategy
December 6, 2025
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React2Shell: A CISO’s Guide to CVE-2025-55182

A new security flaw called React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) puts Australian businesses at extreme risk. It has a severity score of CVSS 10.0, which is the highest possible rating. This flaw lets hackers take full control of your servers without needing a password. It affects the popular tools React and Next.js.

React2Shell: A CISO’s Guide to CVE-2025-55182
November 26, 2025
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SessionReaper & BFCM: Why Penetration ...

A critical vulnerability in Adobe Commerce and Magento (CVE-2025-54236), dubbed "SessionReaper," is being ruthlessly exploited by threat actors using AI-driven tools to automate attacks at machine speed. With the Australian holiday trading season in full swing, this unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) flaw poses an immediate existential threat to retail and B2B organizations. This alert outlines the mechanics of the attack, the role of AI in its weaponization, and the urgent defensive actions required to prevent a catastrophic data breach.

SessionReaper & BFCM: Why Penetration Testing Services Are Critical (CVE-2025-54236)
November 12, 2025
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CISA Alert: LANDFALL Spyware Hits Australian ...

A zero-click vulnerability, CVE-2025-21042, in millions of Samsung devices is being actively exploited to install "LANDFALL," a commercial-grade spyware. This threat, now on CISA's KEV catalog , transforms an executive's personal device into a silent corporate surveillance tool, completely bypassing your MDM and EDR. For Australian organisations with BYOD policies, this is a critical, reportable data breach scenario under the NDB scheme.

CISA Alert: LANDFALL Spyware Hits Australian BYOD Devices
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September 15, 2025

Building a Resilient Web Security Platform: What Enterprises Should Look For

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September 15, 2025
Building a Resilient Web Security Platform: What Enterprises Should Look For

Building a resilient web security platform starts with understanding risks. From risk assessment solutions to proactive testing, enterprises must strengthen defenses before attackers strike. Is your organization ready?

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September 15, 2025

ACSC ALERT: Is Your SonicWall VPN an Open Door for Akira Ransomware in Australia?

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September 15, 2025
ACSC ALERT: Is Your SonicWall VPN an Open Door for Akira Ransomware in Australia?

The ACSC confirms the Akira ransomware group is actively exploiting SonicWall VPNs to breach Australian businesses. Patching is not enough—attackers are bypassing the fix. With Australia's new mandatory reporting laws, this technical vulnerability can quickly become a regulatory and legal disaster.

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September 14, 2025

AI-Powered Red Teaming: Is Your Australian Business Ready for the New Threat Landscape?

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September 14, 2025
AI-Powered Red Teaming: Is Your Australian Business Ready for the New Threat Landscape?

Attackers are now weaponising AI to create faster and more evasive attacks, making traditional security playbooks obsolete. To defend against AI, you must use AI. We leverage adversarial AI and advanced red teaming to prepare your business for the next generation of sophisticated threats.

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September 12, 2025

Source Code Security Assessment in the Cloud: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices

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September 12, 2025
Source Code Security Assessment in the Cloud: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices

Protect your development pipeline with proactive scanning, expert reviews, seamless CI/CD integration, maximize security, and reduce risk with Source Code Security Assessment in the Cloud.

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September 8, 2025

The Future of Mobile App Security Testing in an API-Driven World

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September 8, 2025
The Future of Mobile App Security Testing in an API-Driven World

Secure your interconnected mobile and API ecosystems with proactive mobile application security testing, vulnerability scanning, and managed services to protect data and ensure regulatory compliance.

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September 5, 2025

How Managed Security Services Can Reduce Operational Costs Without Sacrificing Protection

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September 5, 2025
How Managed Security Services Can Reduce Operational Costs Without Sacrificing Protection

Cut security costs without cutting corners. Learn how managed security services deliver scalable, cost-effective protection that boosts ROI for businesses of all sizes.

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September 2, 2025

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Security Testing Techniques for 2025 Threats

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September 2, 2025
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Security Testing Techniques for 2025 Threats

Learn about the latest security testing techniques for 2025 threats, including AI-driven assessments, adaptive testing, and red teaming, to strengthen enterprise cyber defenses.

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August 29, 2025

WAFs Aren’t Enough: Why You Still Need a Web Application Scanning Strategy

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August 29, 2025
WAFs Aren’t Enough: Why You Still Need a Web Application Scanning Strategy

WAFs are not a complete security solution. Read this piece to learn why, even with a WAF-managed service, you still need a web application scanning strategy to stay protected.

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August 25, 2025

The True Cost of Skipping Website Penetration Testing

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August 25, 2025
The True Cost of Skipping Website Penetration Testing

Discover the financial, legal, and reputational risks of neglecting website penetration testing—and why every business needs a reliable penetration testing service in place.

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August 22, 2025

Managing Web Security Assessment for SaaS Platforms: A 2025 Guide

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August 22, 2025
Managing Web Security Assessment for SaaS Platforms: A 2025 Guide

Explore the best practices for managing web security assessment across SaaS platforms with 10 actionable strategies for identifying and resolving vulnerabilities in 2025.

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