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A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
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Check Point unveils AI-ready continuous exposure management

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Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management to plug remediation gaps, unifying threat intelligence, prioritisation and automated fixes.
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Check Point unveils AI-ready Exposure Management suite

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Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management suite to close remediation gaps as organisations leave half of known vulnerabilities unpatched.
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Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list

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Ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2025 as Qilin overtakes LockBit, with victim numbers surging 58% and threat groups multiplying.
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EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans

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EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
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Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

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Australia’s Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
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Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics

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Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
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SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms

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SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
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'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert

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Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
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Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

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Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website’s users.
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Radware warns 2026 will mark rise of ‘Internet of Agents’

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Radware predicts 2026 will usher in an ‘Internet of Agents’, as AI-driven machines overtake humans in traffic, attacks and cyber defence.
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Digimune & MY CYBER GUARD launch Aussie ID shield

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Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.
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Exclusive: Check Point warns SMEs on rising cyber risk

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Australian firms face a rising cyber threat as AI and expanding digital footprints fuel ransomware attacks, with risks expected to surge up to 40% in 2024.
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Every retail company needs to be a technology company

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Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.
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PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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PureVPN launches a unified mobile app combining VPN, Password Manager, and more to reduce alert fatigue.
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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.
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Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.
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Qilin ransomware targets 25 Korean finance firms in cyber surge

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Qilin ransomware group has targeted 25 South Korean finance firms using managed service providers, exposing 2TB of data in a politically charged cyberattack surge.
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Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.
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How OSINT helps supply chain leaders map risk across borders

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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OSINT enables supply chain leaders to uncover hidden risks like forced labour and sanctions, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance globally.
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AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.