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CISOs warn AI scams widen leadership cyber risk gap
Phishing

CISOs warn AI scams widen leadership cyber risk gap

AI-enabled scams are making it harder for UK and European businesses to win executive backing for staff-focused cyber defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Helix data extortion group linked to BlackFile, ShinyHunters
Software-as-a-Service

Helix data extortion group linked to BlackFile, ShinyHunters

Businesses face a fresh wave of identity theft-driven extortion as Helix is linked to BlackFile and ShinyHunters through shared infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Financial services breach risk rises as AI adoption surges
Malware

Financial services breach risk rises as AI adoption surges

Breaches are hitting lenders harder as AI adoption speeds up, with 98 per cent of affected firms saying the impact was material.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico
Crypto

Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico

A live fraud campaign targeting Mexican banks, fintechs and crypto services exposed how criminals are using generative AI to draft malware.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australia & New Zealand phishing risk drops after training
Ransomware

Australia & New Zealand phishing risk drops after training

After a year of security awareness training, only 5.3% of workers in Australia and New Zealand were likely to engage with phishing attempts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malware

ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks

Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
German SMEs face lower cyber losses, but risks stay high
Malware

German SMEs face lower cyber losses, but risks stay high

Average losses from successful attacks have fallen sharply, but one in three German SMEs says a major breach could still threaten its existence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Summer holidays leave firms more exposed to cyber fraud
Network Security

Summer holidays leave firms more exposed to cyber fraud

Reduced staffing and delegated approvals during annual leave are giving fraudsters more chances to slip through corporate checks, Everywhen says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
EOFY pressures drive cyber risk for Australian firms
Data Protection

EOFY pressures drive cyber risk for Australian firms

Rising deadline pressure is leaving finance and payroll teams more exposed to sophisticated scams that can disrupt payments and damage trust.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
Critical vulnerability exposures double, Check Point finds
Phishing

Critical vulnerability exposures double, Check Point finds

Only a small share of alerts proved urgent, but critical vulnerability exposures more than doubled as phishing also surged in the report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update
Data Protection

ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update

Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Yahoo Boys, a persistent menace and one of the longest running online crime cultures
Email Security

Yahoo Boys, a persistent menace and one of the longest running online crime cultures

Yahoo Boys have evolved from email fraud into an AI-enabled cybercrime subculture, using deepfakes, sextortion and social media to target victims worldwide.

By Laura Kankaala • 8 min read • Last week
Attackers abuse trust as ClickFix spreads to macOS
Ransomware

Attackers abuse trust as ClickFix spreads to macOS

The tactic now reaches Mac users, as attackers turn to trusted tools and social engineering to evade defences and steal credentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey
Data Protection

Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey

Staff confidence masks weak cyber readiness in the public sector, where more than a quarter report no effective training in a year or ever.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Open Banking fraud stays below wider UK payments rates
Fintech

Open Banking fraud stays below wider UK payments rates

Fraud losses in Open Banking remain lower than in the wider UK payments market, but scam tactics are shifting as usage expands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge
Digital Transformation

Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge

Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealanders hit by scams during big life events
Data Protection

New Zealanders hit by scams during big life events

Middle-aged New Zealanders are increasingly exposed as scammers target house moves, job searches and big purchases, research shows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk
Network Security

Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk

Mortgage brokers face mounting breach and fraud risks as attackers exploit SMS codes to reach high-value client data, experts warn.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Last week