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Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection
Malware

Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft
Multi-factor authentication

AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft

AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.

By Simon Campbell-Young • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk
Firewalls

AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk

AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.

By Andrew Hartnett • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026

AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026

By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-driven agents spark new identity crisis for cyber security
Ransomware

AI-driven agents spark new identity crisis for cyber security

AI-driven agents now outnumber humans 82 to 1 in firms, escalating identity attacks as 90% of business leaders deem them their top cyber threat.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud
Data Analytics

AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud

AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

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SecurEyes empowers Bengaluru students with digital safety lessons
Phishing

SecurEyes empowers Bengaluru students with digital safety lessons

SecurEyes held a cybersecurity session at Bengaluru's GEAR Innovative International School, teaching students how to stay safe and recognise online threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime
Multi-factor authentication

Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime

Financial institutions face rising AI-driven cyberattacks and must adopt intelligence-led defence, active vendor management, and balance security with customer experience.

By Rick Van Luvender • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026
Phishing

Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026

In 2026, escalating AI threats and complex regulations will make continuous compliance crucial as data breaches now cost an average USD $4.61 million globally.

By Shrav Mehta • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management
Endpoint Protection

The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management

Cybersecurity dashboards reveal hidden system risks, providing real-time data to prioritise and rapidly fix vulnerabilities in today's complex digital environments.

By Gary Salman • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The New Face of Social Engineering
Ransomware

The New Face of Social Engineering

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.

By Sandy Kronenberg • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why APP fraud is still rising and how we can stop the surge
Payment Technologies

Why APP fraud is still rising and how we can stop the surge

APP fraud, rising to 42% of UK losses in 2025, causes £2,300 lost per minute, urging banks and tech firms to boost joint防efforts.

By Jonathan Frost • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks

Small firms, vulnerable to rising cyber threats, turn to managed security services like Borderless CS for affordable, expert protection and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
From awareness to action: Building a cyber-resilient India in the digital age
Firewalls

From awareness to action: Building a cyber-resilient India in the digital age

India's digital boom demands more than cyber awareness; it calls for a culture of proactive digital responsibility to withstand rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Karmendra Kohli • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business
Data Protection

Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business

Every six minutes, a business faces a $4.17m cyber-attack; for Australian firms, investing in cybersecurity is now critical to avoid ruin.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025