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Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2
Malware

Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2

DNSFilter's Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites
Artificial Intelligence

Automated bots now make up 59% of all traffic to travel sites

Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
Phishing

Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro
Data Protection

Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro

Avast Premium Security's new AI-powered Scam Guardian Pro offers proactive, real-time email scam protection, enhancing user safety without slowing device performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
Digital Transformation

Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC

Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence
Crypto

Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence

Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups
Phishing

Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups

Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo's global defence initiative.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
Malware

ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels

Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
Data Protection

ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
Data Protection

Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents

Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
Payment Technologies

Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
Phishing

Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education

Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online security stories

BioCatch launches Scams360 to cut £450 million UK scam losses
Biometrics

BioCatch launches Scams360 to cut £450 million UK scam losses

BioCatch has launched Scams360 to help UK banks cut social engineering scam losses, which reached £450 million in 2024, using advanced behavioural biometrics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
Cybersecurity

New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

By Craig McCulloch • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Gallagher's High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation
IoT Security

Gallagher's High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation

Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 controller has won two awards recognising its innovation in access control and operational technology security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
Phishing

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025

New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
Phishing

AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025