Data theft stories
Ransomware activity stays high as new groups surge
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GuidePoint says ransomware attacks stayed elevated in Q1 as The Gentlemen surged, construction became a top target and extortion-only tactics spread.
Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
2 days ago
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint says mailbox rule abuse is becoming a routine Microsoft 365 takeover tactic, helping attackers hide alerts, hijack threads and drive fraud.
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
3 days ago
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Most companies lack confidence in cyber defences as a Sygnia survey finds major gaps in visibility, coordination and board-level readiness.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
5 days ago
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
Permiso launches sandbox for AI agent skill security
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Permiso launches SandyClaw sandbox to detonate AI agent skills and expose hidden runtime risks before they reach enterprise systems.
Zscaler flags Xloader malware's tougher obfuscation
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malware
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firewalls
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encryption
Zscaler says Xloader malware has added layered encryption, decoy servers and new obfuscation tricks to hinder analysts.
Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
Experts warn firms must improve visibility and backup resilience as automated ransomware campaigns and hidden SaaS and AI assets widen exposure.
eScan wins AV-TEST award for enterprise protection
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firewalls
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
eScan bags AV-TEST honour as Enterprise EDR is named among the few products to win Best Advanced Protection for corporate users.
World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cybersecurity experts say many firms are still relying on fragmented backup tools and untested recovery plans as ransomware attacks and cloud complexity surge.
Security leaders warn backup gaps as threats evolve
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Security executives say organisations must move beyond simple backups, as Kubernetes, AI and ransomware strain recovery plans ahead of World Backup Day.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
CrowdStrike launches AI tools for cloud, MDR & data
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven tools spanning cloud, MDR and data security as firms race to counter faster, increasingly automated cyber threats.
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.
Okta helps disrupt ShieldGuard crypto-stealing extension
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mfa
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crypto
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phishing
Okta and partners pull rogue ShieldGuard Chrome extension that stole crypto wallet data and bypassed browser defences via custom code.
AI agents drive surge in cyber threats & extortion
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
AI agents are fuelling a new wave of cyber risk, as criminals weaponise automation to speed up ransomware and sharpen extortion tactics.
Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them
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firewalls
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Big businesses can spot cyber intrusions but struggle to contain them fast, leaving cloud-era networks exposed to deeper, costlier breaches.
Google report warns identity is weak link in cloud
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Attackers are ditching malware for stolen identities, misconfigurations and abused AI tools, Google warns in its latest cloud threat report.
Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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vpns
Google warns attackers are shifting from browsers to corporate systems, as tracked zero-day exploits climb and enterprise edge devices surge.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
Microsoft & Europol disrupt global Tycoon 2FA scam
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ransomware
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mfa
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crypto
Microsoft and Europol have seized over 300 domains to disrupt Tycoon 2FA, a vast phishing-for-hire service bypassing MFA worldwide.