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Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions

Phishing and malware activity has doubled in Gulf markets since late February, with attackers exploiting conflict themes to target finance and energy links.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Malware

Quishing attacks rise as QR codes pose new cybersecurity risks

QR code phishing, or Quishing, is on the rise globally, with attacks up 51% as cybercriminals exploit trusted codes to steal data and spread malware.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

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Spyware stories

Storage

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online

A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Virtualisation

Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection

Mobile API calls can now be checked against app, device and session identity before access is granted, aiming to curb bot abuse and takeover attempts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Endpoint Protection

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Banks and government agencies face a wider mobile fraud threat after researchers tied fake Android apps to a Cambodia scam compound.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Endpoint Protection

Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing

Attackers push fake Red Alert Android app via SMS, turning Israel rocket warning tool into spyware that steals messages, contacts and location.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Endpoint Detection and Response

Attackers abuse Deno runtime to deploy fileless malware

Hackers are abusing the trusted Deno JavaScript runtime to run fileless CastleRAT malware solely in memory and evade endpoint defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Wearables

Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026

Malware

AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026

Malware

Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Browser DevTools' gaps leave millions exposed to threats

Millions remain at risk due to browser DevTools' inability to effectively detect malicious extensions, warns SquareX amid rising cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Ransomware

Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion

Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Malware

Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices

Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Surveillance

Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users

A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025