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LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures

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Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.
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AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ

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AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.
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Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams

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Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
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Gen warns of soaring online scams targeting Kiwis in Q4

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New Zealand faces a 271% jump in fake shop scams as criminals exploit routine clicks, QR scans and DIY guides to trick online shoppers.
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Hubtel IT hires for AI push & GBP £2.5m growth plan

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West Midlands-based Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets 2026 turnover above GBP £2.5m as it doubles down on AI and cyber security.
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LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware

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Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.
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UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge

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Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
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Hubtel IT grows team to drive AI & cyber security push

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Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets GBP £2.5m turnover as it ramps up AI and cyber security services for UK small businesses.
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AI arms race to reshape Australia’s cyber defences by 2026

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AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia’s cyber security landscape by 2026.
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Closing the visibility gap in board-level cyber risk

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Boards face a widening cyber visibility gap as AI, legacy systems and shadow tools outpace governance, testing resilience and oversight.
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Ping Identity launches universal trust layer for ID

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Ping Identity unveils Universal Services, a central trust layer to bring continuous ID verification to fragmented identity systems.
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Ping Identity unveils Universal Services for trust

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Ping Identity has launched Universal Services, a continuous trust layer to combat AI-driven fraud and secure risky interactions beyond login.
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Yubico urges EU financial firms to ditch legacy MFA

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Yubico warns EU financial firms that DORA-era resilience demands phish-resistant passkeys, not passwords and legacy MFA still rife in banks.
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Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams

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A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
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isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

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Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

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Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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‘BodySnatcher’ flaw lets hackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents

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‘BodySnatcher’ bug let attackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents to mimic users and create backdoor admin accounts on on-premise systems.
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AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk

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AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.
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ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks

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ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.