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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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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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CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.
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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
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Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
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Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
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Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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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.
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Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, complicating detection and raising cybersecurity risks globally.
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AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise

Thu, 29th May 2025
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AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.
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Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
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Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
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Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.
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Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
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Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
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Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.
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Barracuda boosts threat detection with multimodal AI upgrade

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Barracuda Networks launches multimodal AI threat detection, tripling malicious file identification and speeding response eightfold for adaptive cybersecurity.
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
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World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.
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Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.
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IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.