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Finance teams face rise of behavioural cyber attacks
Data Protection

Finance teams face rise of behavioural cyber attacks

Attackers are exploiting urgency and trust in payment and payroll processes, putting finance teams at risk of fraud, disruption and scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans
Robotics

Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans

Automated requests now make up most web traffic, raising costs for sites and sharpening fears over AI-driven fraud and phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks
Ransomware

Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks

Malicious packages are now spreading faster across code repositories, with Google saying open source ecosystems face the sharpest rise in risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 launches vishing simulations for staff training
Risk & Compliance

KnowBe4 launches vishing simulations for staff training

Employees now face more realistic phone-based fraud tests as security teams can simulate vishing using local caller IDs and AI voices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools
Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools

Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Logokit phishing kit builds real-time fake login pages
Multi-factor authentication

Logokit phishing kit builds real-time fake login pages

Victims can be tricked more easily as Logokit now tailors fake login pages in real time, sending stolen credentials to Telegram bots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows
Data Analytics

Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows

Faster instant payments and AI-led commerce are exposing fraud and infrastructure gaps, forcing banks and merchants to bolster resilience.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools
Malware

Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools

Manufacturers faced the heaviest ransomware pressure as AI tools and faster intrusions left defenders with less time to react.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable
Virtualisation

Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable

Breaches are forcing boards to rethink cyber defence, with Google Cloud warning that recovery, staff readiness and containment matter most.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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AI boosts phishing losses in Resilience cyber claims
Disaster Recovery

AI boosts phishing losses in Resilience cyber claims

Phishing and fraud still drive most insured cyber losses, as artificial intelligence makes familiar scams more effective for clients.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Most Britons would not know how to react to dark web data
Data Protection

Most Britons would not know how to react to dark web data

A recent government breach has exposed a wider gap in cyber awareness, with stolen personal data sold online for as little as GBP £5.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data
Data Protection

Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data

Customers face heightened scam risks as Origin Energy investigates claims that a hacker accessed two million records and alerted regulators.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says
Data Protection

Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says

Malicious attacks are growing costlier as AI-generated elements feature in nearly a third of incidents, IBM's study found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
HERE partners Keep Aware on browser security tools
Data Protection

HERE partners Keep Aware on browser security tools

The deal gives regulated businesses extra protection against phishing, data leaks and rogue apps as work shifts deeper into browsers and AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Abnormal AI expands security with three new products
Multi-factor authentication

Abnormal AI expands security with three new products

The rollout targets post-login attacks, rogue AI use and fake job candidates as customers seek stronger control over identities and access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
QuizFlight adds knowledge tags to security training
Software-as-a-Service

QuizFlight adds knowledge tags to security training

Security teams can now pinpoint training gaps by topic as QuizFlight's tagging system measures understanding, not just course completion.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds
Data Protection

Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds

In Singapore, 68% of ransomware-hit organisations said AI made attacks more effective, as phishing and impersonation drove most incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
NCC Group says human testers still vital in AI security
Data Protection

NCC Group says human testers still vital in AI security

AI tools are speeding routine checks, but hidden business logic flaws and context-specific risks still need human testers to spot them.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month