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Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Hadrian rolls out AI “offensive” agents that mimic hackers, probing firms’ systems continuously to spot and fix cyber flaws first.
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UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.
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SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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3DiVi’s 2026 report charts facial recognition’s shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia’s widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
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Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.
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India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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India scraps mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on new phones, easing privacy fears over deep-access government software on Apple and Samsung devices.
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DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.
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AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.
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Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.
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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
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UK anti-corruption plan blasted for sidelining fraud

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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UK unveils GBP £15 million anti-corruption drive, but experts warn sidelined fraud strategy leaves main source of dirty money unchecked.
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Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.
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Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.
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Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.
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AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Europe's new anti-money laundering rules mandate AI integration, as legacy systems fail to meet rising financial crime challenges and regulatory standards.
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Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile to boost field vehicle data

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile app, offering law enforcement real-time vehicle data and alerts to boost field investigation efficiency and safety.
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New Zealand Police cuts case times to hours with automation

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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New Zealand Police has cut case processing times from two weeks to under four hours using Appian’s automation platform, enhancing efficiency and service.