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AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Malware

AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
DevOps

AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan
Endpoint Protection

Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE cross-domain tests
Data Protection

CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE cross-domain tests

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with no false positives in MITRE's toughest cross-domain ATT&CK tests yet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
GhostFrame iframe phishing kit powers 1m attacks
Firewalls

GhostFrame iframe phishing kit powers 1m attacks

GhostFrame phishing kit has fuelled over 1m iframe-powered attacks since September, using hidden pages and anti-inspection tricks to evade defences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AI agents to transform enterprise, retail & security by 2026
Unified Communications

AI agents to transform enterprise, retail & security by 2026

AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws
Storage

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files
Firewalls

SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files

SonicWall confirmed state actors accessed backup cloud files via an API, prompting swift investigation and enhanced security for partners and customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Three hidden risks in your AI stack and what to do about them
Data Protection

Three hidden risks in your AI stack and what to do about them

Rapid AI adoption in APJ exposes firms to hidden risks like shadow AI, API vulnerabilities, and leaked credentials, demanding better governance and security.

By Dmitri Chen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs
Malware

Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs

Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Ransomware

Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Overconfidence threatens supply chain cyber security resilience
Ransomware

Overconfidence threatens supply chain cyber security resilience

Despite 94% public sector confidence in handling supply chain cyberattacks, nearly half faced breaches last year, revealing a troubling gap in resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins
Ransomware

Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins

Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
Ransomware

Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

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Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
Phishing

Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts

Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025