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Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
4 days ago
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
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Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
5 days ago
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
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Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
6 days ago
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email security
Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
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Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
6 days ago
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risk & compliance
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ai
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
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IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
Last week
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phishing
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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%.
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Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
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Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
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AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
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Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
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Hands-on review: Norton VPN Ultimate
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Norton Ultra VPN Plus combines robust VPN features with family-oriented security tools, offering real-time protection and parental controls for NZD $104.99.
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Cloudflare unveils new AI tools to boost agentic development
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Cloudflare unveils new AI agent development tools, including a free tier for Durable Objects and the Model Context Protocol, enhancing deployment scalability.
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Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia
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network security
Cybersecurity experts in Australia are urging local councils and SMEs to safeguard against risks linked to free public Wi-Fi following multiple cyber threats.
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SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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online security
SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.
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ExpressVPN unveils Lightway Turbo to boost VPN speeds
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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privacy
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internet security
ExpressVPN has launched Lightway Turbo, a feature set to boost VPN speeds by up to 330%, enhancing bandwidth while ensuring robust performance.
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Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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email security
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scams
A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.
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KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.
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Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.
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You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data protection
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devops
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iot
As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.
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BlackCloak unveils improved data removal to enhance privacy
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
BlackCloak has launched upgraded data removal features on its Digital Executive Protection Platform, bolstering online privacy for high-net-worth clients.
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ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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cybersecurity
ExpressVPN has launched secure WiFi at Camden estate in London, enhancing public WiFi security at the bustling Camden Market for visitors.
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Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.
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Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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facebook
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Kaspersky warns of a sophisticated phishing scam targeting businesses using Facebook, with emails impersonating Meta for Business to steal account access.