Cybercriminals stories - Page 2

Rising AI-driven deepfakes and scams demand heightened vigilance in workplaces, urging businesses to strengthen verification and staff caution to combat sophisticated threats.

Australian businesses have lost AUD $2.03 billion to increasingly sophisticated AI-driven scams in 2024, signalling a growing threat to the economy.

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

Small and medium businesses face rising cyber risks; VAPT offers a crucial proactive approach to identify and fix weaknesses before attackers exploit them.

Email attacks on firms surge as AI-powered phishing kits, especially in manufacturing, challenge defences, warns VIPRE Security Group's Q2 2025 report.

Singapore faces the world's highest risk of regulatory extortion from ransomware, with 66% of organisations threatened with regulatory complaints by cybercriminals.

hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.

New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.

The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.

Nearly 30% of UK risk managers lack trust in third-party vendors, risking digital resilience despite average spends of GBP £75,000-£100,000 on risk management.

Okta warns cybercriminals use AI tool v0.dev to rapidly create convincing phishing sites, urging urgent adoption of passwordless security solutions to combat threats.

Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.

Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

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.

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.

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.

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.

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, complicating detection and raising cybersecurity risks globally.

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.