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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
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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.
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Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
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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.
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Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
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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.
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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.
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Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
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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.
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Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.