Threat intelligence stories - Page 13
Callback phishing surges as BEC email fraud dominates
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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phishing
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hcm
Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
Infostealers increasingly target enterprise SSO access
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Infostealer attacks are increasingly compromising enterprise SSO, with Flare warning 16% of late-2025 infections exposed identity access.
Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
Dragos deepens Microsoft tie-up to secure OT on Azure
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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siem
Dragos expands its Microsoft partnership to run OT security on Azure, integrate with Sentinel and offer SaaS from Q1 2026.
Ignored low-priority alerts fuel real enterprise breaches
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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encryption
Ignored 'low-risk' security alerts are seeding real enterprise breaches, with Intezer warning of dozens of overlooked threats each year.
Okta users warned as ShinyHunters expand vishing wave
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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ddos
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ransomware
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mfa
Okta users face rising vishing attacks as ShinyHunters expand real-time MFA phishing, prompting fresh SaaS and identity security warnings.
Intruder posts 81% enterprise ARR surge on AI, cloud push
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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cloud security
London-based Intruder posts 81% surge in enterprise ARR as AI, cloud security and consolidation drive midmarket and enterprise demand.
Black Kite unveils ThreatTrace to bolster third-party risk
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Black Kite debuts ThreatTrace, harnessing NetFlow and DNS telemetry to reveal hidden third‑party compromises and sharpen cyber risk ratings.
Ransomware gangs step up insider recruitment, says NCC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.
Threat visibility gap hampers AI-driven cyber defence
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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cloud security
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socs
Half of security teams suffered a major breach last year as gaps in external visibility undermine AI-powered cyber defence efforts.
DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns Q4 internet traffic stayed high as DDoS and app-layer attacks grew longer and more intense, eroding traditional peak seasons.
Proofpoint details TA584's fast-evolving 2025 attacks
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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crypto
Cyber gang TA584 triples 2025 email attacks as it adopts ClickFix lures and new Tsundere Bot malware, Proofpoint researchers warn.
Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cybercriminals abused Hugging Face to host rapidly mutating TrustBastion Android malware stealing credentials across Asia-Pacific.
CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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malware
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manufacturing
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crypto
CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.
KnowBe4 marks AIDA decade & names AI innovation VP
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
KnowBe4 marks a decade of its AIDA security AI, now running seven agents for 70,000 clients, and appoints Harlan Parrott VP of AI Innovation.
AI-fuelled cyber attacks surge 70%, Check Point warns
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
AI-driven hacking has pushed weekly cyber attacks up 70% since 2023, with Check Point warning campaigns are faster, broader and harder to stop.
AI deepfakes force firms to rethink trust & security
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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surveillance
AI deepfakes are eroding faith in biometrics and executive identities, forcing companies to rebuild trust in how they verify people and payments.
AI crime matures as jailbreak, malware & deepfakes grow
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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malware
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socs
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physical security
AI crime is shifting from experiments to a stable industry, with jailbreak services, adaptive malware and deepfake fraud becoming routine.