Disinformation campaigns stories
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
Last month
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mfa
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cloud security
Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
Thu, 15th May 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
Wed, 14th May 2025
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Thu, 1st May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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digital twins
Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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cyber attacks
Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ddos
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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llms
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ai models
Experts warn of escalating cyber threats from AI, urging immediate action for AI safety as the UK launches the Inspect platform to ensure secure AI innovation.
Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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malware
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llms
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cybersecurity
Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.
Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.
APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.