Online security stories
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
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AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
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LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
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Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
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Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
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Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.
Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
Poor password policies still threaten business cyber security
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Despite advances in cyber protection, 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, risking credential theft and online fraud, warns cybersecurity expert.
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.
Fastly introduces bot management updates for web security
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Fastly has launched updates to its Bot Management service, enhancing online security while improving user experiences by reducing reliance on CAPTCHAs.
Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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As 2025 approaches, experts at Yubico warn of escalating AI-driven cyber threats and stress the urgent need for robust digital identity solutions.
Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.
Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.
Ten vulnerabilities found in Ruijie Reyee cloud platform
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Recent research reveals ten critical vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks' cloud management platform, potentially allowing hackers to control thousands of devices.