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BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Malware

BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud

BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
AI-linked security incidents surge amid skills gap
Malware

AI-linked security incidents surge amid skills gap

Most firms suffered AI-linked cyber incidents last year, yet many still rate their security as above average amid a widening skills gap.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus
Data Protection

cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX
Malware

Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX

CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Customer Experience

Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance

Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Sectigo launches SiteLock 2.0 to enhance SMB security
Security Operations Centres

Sectigo launches SiteLock 2.0 to enhance SMB security

Sectigo has launched SiteLock 2.0, a revamped website security platform designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in protecting their online assets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
CybeReady highlights five key defences against Black Friday cybercrime surge
Ransomware

CybeReady highlights five key defences against Black Friday cybercrime surge

CybeReady, an innovator in security awareness training, offers five key initiatives to bolster defences against a predicted rise in Black Friday cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Verimatrix introduces new website security integration
Supply Chain

Verimatrix introduces new website security integration

Verimatrix XTD Web Protect, powered by Reflectiz, enables customers to identify and monitor enterprise website vulnerabilities before they wreak havoc.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023

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