Social Engineering stories

Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
2 days ago
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
3 days ago
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
4 days ago
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A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats
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A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.

Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
5 days ago
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Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.

Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
5 days ago
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
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Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.

Over half of spam emails now generated by AI, new study finds
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New research finds AI now generates over half of spam emails and 14% of business email compromise attacks, enhancing their sophistication and evasion.

Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
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A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.

ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.

AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
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AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.

Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
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Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.

Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices
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Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment
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Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.

ReliaQuest details Black Basta’s legacy & rise of Teams phishing
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ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta’s fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.

Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.

EvilProxy & ClickFix attacks pose new challenge for email security
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Barracuda warns that updated EvilProxy phishing and new ClickFix social engineering attacks are challenging email security worldwide by evading detection methods.

ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
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Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
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The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

Coalition Australia raises standard cyber crime cover to $500k
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Coalition Australia has raised its standard cyber crime cover to AUD $500,000, addressing growing losses from social engineering and funds transfer fraud.