Cyber attacks stories - Page 17
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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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.
Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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email security
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data privacy
Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo's global defence initiative.
Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.
Cloud security gaps widen as AI threats outpace defences
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Check Point's 2025 report reveals 65% of firms faced cloud security incidents last year as AI-driven threats outpace defences, widening security gaps in multi-cloud setups.
Mary Yang appointed Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Mary Yang, with 20+ years in tech marketing, has been named Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX to drive growth in its browser security solutions globally.
Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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application security
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breach prevention
Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.
Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.
Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, complicating detection and raising cybersecurity risks globally.
Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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network security
Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.
Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.
Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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cloud security
Russian Market remains pivotal in cyber credential theft, with over 136,000 alerts in 2024 for stolen credentials sold at just USD $2 each.
Radware launches real-time feeds to bolster cyber defences
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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network security
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cloud security
Radware has launched new real-time feeds, including Telegram Claimed Attacks and TLS Fingerprint Reputation, to enhance proactive cyber defence capabilities.
How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape
Sat, 31st May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
AI is transforming cyber threats into more complex attacks, with Canada facing rising risks amid a 47% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025.
Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing
Fri, 30th May 2025
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email security
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New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.
AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
Thu, 29th May 2025
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A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.