Internet Security stories - Page 2
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.
hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.
CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.
DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption
Sat, 19th Jul 2025
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Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.
auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.
US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.
Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.
Three-quarters of building systems exposed to cyber risks
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Research reveals 75% of Building Management Systems face cyber vulnerabilities, with 51% insecurely online, risking critical infrastructure across sectors.
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
Infoblox exposes VexTrio adtech in WordPress malware
Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Infoblox reveals links between WordPress malware campaigns and adtech firms tied to Russia, exposing vast, coordinated cybercrime exploiting web traffic globally.
Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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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.
Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
Thu, 29th May 2025
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AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.