Cyberattacks stories

The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape
2 days ago
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Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.

Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.

Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands
3 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Canadian IT leaders plan to increase network spending as 93% see modernised infrastructure vital for AI, IoT, and cloud, boosting resilience and cybersecurity.

Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats
5 days ago
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malware
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mfa
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New Zealand startup Blackveil tackles AI-driven cyber threats with Blackvault, securing businesses globally by closing critical digital defence gaps and simplifying security.

UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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mfa
UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
BT Group has joined the CHERI Alliance to promote hardware memory safety technology, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity across digital infrastructure.

AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
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malware
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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
Last week
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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.

Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.

Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
Last week
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.

UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Nearly one-third of UK firms lack AI risk policies, as CyXcel unveils a new DRM tool to tackle rising AI threats and compliance demands.

Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups
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phishing
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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.

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
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edutech
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data protection
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phishing
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
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storage
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data protection
UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.

Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
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application security
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.

Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data
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Commvault's CTO Pranay Ahlawat warns cyber resilience is crucial as cyberattacks surge, costing enterprises an average of USD $5 million and 24 days to recover.

Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns
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firewalls
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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.

Zscaler unveils new AI security tools for enhanced data safety
This month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Zscaler has launched new AI-powered security tools to boost data protection and combat cyber threats, enhancing compliance and collaboration for businesses.

Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
This month
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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.

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
This month
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smartphones
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.