Dark web stories
A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
Ransomware activity stays high as new groups surge
Yesterday
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
GuidePoint says ransomware attacks stayed elevated in Q1 as The Gentlemen surged, construction became a top target and extortion-only tactics spread.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
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ransomware
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Last week
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uc
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data protection
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devops
iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Google closes Wiz deal & unveils AI security tools
Last month
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Google folds Wiz into its cloud security arm and launches AI-driven tools to counter rapidly evolving, automated cyber threats.
CrowdStrike flags faster AI-driven cyber attacks worldwide
Last month
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
AI-fuelled cyber attacks are spreading faster worldwide, CrowdStrike warns, as breakout times plummet and criminals weaponise mainstream tools.
Google Mandiant report spots faster, stealthier cyberattacks
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Google's latest Mandiant report warns cyberattacks are faster and stealthier as AI-powered tools narrow defenders' response times to seconds.
NetSPI unveils AI-led workflow redesign for pentesting
Last month
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
NetSPI unveils an AI-powered overhaul of its pentesting platform UX, promising two-click workflows and sharper risk-based remediation focus.
Survey finds Australians suffering cyber breach fatigue
Last month
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data protection
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ransomware
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physical security
Survey finds many Australians shrug off data breach warnings, seeing cyber attacks as inevitable despite rising risks and tailored support calls.
AI-fuelled DDoS attacks surge past eight million globally
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven botnets fuel eight million DDoS attacks in late 2025, as multi-vector assaults hit 30 Tbps and strain global critical services.
LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials
Last month
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encryption
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mfa
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cloud security
LastPass launches Secure Access Essentials, a browser-focused suite to secure access to workplace apps, SaaS and unsanctioned AI tools.
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
Last month
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wearables
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data protection
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surveillance
Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
Stop framing deepfake harassment of women as a social problem - It's a cybersecurity problem
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ransomware
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Non-consensual deepfake abuse of women is not just online harassment but cybercrime, demanding full threat intelligence and security action.
Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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iot
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smart home
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socs
Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
Dark web 'fraud superstore' struggles with AI checks
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
Dark web 'fraud superstores' expand slick services but LexisNexis research finds AI liveness and deepfake checks still foil many scams.
Flare sees rapid MSSP uptake of external threat intel
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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devops
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socs
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partner programmes
Flare reports 114% annual growth among MSSPs as providers consolidate threat intelligence tools to boost services without extra analyst strain.
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Searchlight Cyber has promoted former product chief Michael Gianarakis to CEO as founder Ben Jones moves to a strategic board role.