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Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push

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Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.
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CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing

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CrowdStrike launches FalconID, a “zero-friction” biometric MFA tool that binds logins to trusted devices to counter AI-powered phishing.
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Phishing gangs weaponise .arpa DNS to evade defences

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Phishing gangs abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 tunnels to hide brand-impersonation scams in core internet plumbing that most defences ignore.
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NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
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AI tops data security worries as identity risks surge

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI has become firms' top data security fear as identity and deepfake threats surge, exposing gaps in visibility, encryption and governance.
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Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
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Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Proofpoint plugs its AI-powered email and collaboration security into AWS Security Hub Extended, promising simpler cloud procurement and defence.
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OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.
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ShinyHunters pivots to subdomain phishing & vishing

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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ShinyHunters shifts to subdomain-brand phishing and vishing on mobiles, bypassing domain checks to hijack SSO logins and SaaS sessions.
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Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.
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Cybermate unveils AI cyber safety companion for SMEs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Cybermate launches an AI “safety companion” to give Australian SMEs and community groups real-time guidance on risky cyber decisions.
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AI emerges as the leading global data security threat

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI has overtaken all other threats as the top global data security risk, with firms warning its rapid spread magnifies existing vulnerabilities.
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AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.
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AI reshapes cyber risk, N-able urges resilience shift

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled cyber threats are outpacing reactive defences, N-able warns, urging smaller firms to prioritise resilience over traditional security.
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KnowBe4 strengthens APJ sales team for human risk push

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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KnowBe4 boosts APJ cyber sales leadership with four senior hires to drive human and AI risk management growth across the region.
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AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled ransomware, rapid cloud intrusions and identity abuse are transforming cyber risk, slashing response times for defenders.
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CIOs brace for AI-led cyber attacks but feel unready

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Most CIOs expect AI-driven cyber attacks within a year, but only a third feel prepared, exposing a widening gap in cyber resilience.
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AI-powered fraud threats surge for Australian firms

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Australian firms warn generative AI is fuelling unprecedented fraud losses, as most say their defences and tools can no longer keep pace.
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Ecommpay issues free guide to combat rising eCommerce fraud

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Ecommpay launches a free fraud guide for online retailers as UK payment fraud hits GBP £1.17 billion and AI-driven scams rapidly escalate.