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Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
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Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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A new Rust-based malware, EDDIESTEALER, uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running code that steals browser credentials and crypto wallets.
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Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.
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Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.
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Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
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BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers

Tue, 6th May 2025
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BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.
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Cequence enhances platform to protect agentic AI interactions

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Cequence Security updates its UAP platform to secure agentic AI interactions, preventing unauthorised data access and enhancing control over AI-driven APIs.
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Sonatype updates Repository Firewall to target open-source malware

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Sonatype enhances Repository Firewall to proactively block open source malware, integrating Zscaler and supporting Docker and AI models for robust DevSecOps protection.
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CrowdStrike launches unified data protection for AI & cloud

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike launches new Falcon Data Protection suite, offering real-time security for cloud, AI, endpoints, and SaaS to combat evolving cyber threats.
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Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Vulnerability exploitation surged 34% in 2025, with edge devices targeted; enterprises must prioritise risk-based vulnerability management to combat rising cyber threats.
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Akamai launches firewall to protect enterprise AI from cyber threats

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Akamai launches Firewall for AI, a new security solution to protect AI applications from cyber threats like adversarial attacks and data scraping.
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Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
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Proofpoint unveils unified AI data security platform for enterprises

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Proofpoint has unveiled a unified data security platform combining DLP, DSPM and insider threat management to tackle growing data risks across cloud and AI services.
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Proofpoint unveils unified platforms to combat data & cyber risks

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Proofpoint launches two new cybersecurity platforms aimed at unifying threat protection and data security across multiple channels and environments.
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Bots surpass humans in online traffic, Thales reports

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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A staggering 51% of all web traffic now comes from automated bots, with malicious activity on the rise, according to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales.
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2025 Ransomware: Business as Usual, Business is Booming

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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New findings reveal that ransomware attacks are thriving in 2025, with 80 active groups targeting industries like manufacturing and healthcare.
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Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.