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Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams
Marketing Technologies

Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams

Vane Viper, a threat actor posing as an adtech firm, generated over 1 trillion DNS queries last year linked to malware and ad fraud, warns Infoblox.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights
Data Analytics

Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
Ransomware

Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk

Escalating tensions following Israel's Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes

Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India's missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Phishing

AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Ransomware

Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Data Privacy

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

By Dr Martin J. Kraemer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Ransomware

Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024
Malware

Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024

Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign

Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture
Malware

APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture

Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019

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Hacktivism: From digital protest to real-world threat - what organisations must do to keep up
Malware

Hacktivism: From digital protest to real-world threat - what organisations must do to keep up

Hacktivism, once seen as digital protest, now intertwines with state agendas, posing complex cyber threats amid global conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.

By Hannah Baumgaertner • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Netcompany launches VERÁ to boost European defence resilience
Digital Transformation

Netcompany launches VERÁ to boost European defence resilience

Netcompany launches VERÁ, a European-developed platform enhancing defence resilience through real-time data integration and situational awareness.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
Firewalls

Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services

Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats
Large Language Models

Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats

Experts warn of escalating cyber threats from AI, urging immediate action for AI safety as the UK launches the Inspect platform to ensure secure AI innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024