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TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors

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The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.
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Borderless CS boosts affordable 24/7 cyber security for SMBs

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Borderless CS offers affordable 24/7 managed cybersecurity services to SMBs, providing expert protection against rising digital threats and compliance support.
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Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

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Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.
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Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom

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In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.
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New data shows AI-driven fraud surges, professionals unprepared

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Most anti-fraud experts report a surge in AI-driven fraud, yet under 10% feel prepared to combat rising deepfake and synthetic identity threats.
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Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

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Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.
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SecurEyes empowers Bengaluru students with digital safety lessons

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SecurEyes held a cybersecurity session at Bengaluru’s GEAR Innovative International School, teaching students how to stay safe and recognise online threats.
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AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft

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AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.
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Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

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Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
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AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk

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AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.
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AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026

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AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.
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AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026

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By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.
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AI-driven agents spark new identity crisis for cyber security

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AI-driven agents now outnumber humans 82 to 1 in firms, escalating identity attacks as 90% of business leaders deem them their top cyber threat.
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Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime

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Financial institutions face rising AI-driven cyberattacks and must adopt intelligence-led defence, active vendor management, and balance security with customer experience.
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Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026

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In 2026, escalating AI threats and complex regulations will make continuous compliance crucial as data breaches now cost an average USD $4.61 million globally.
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The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management

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Cybersecurity dashboards reveal hidden system risks, providing real-time data to prioritise and rapidly fix vulnerabilities in today’s complex digital environments.
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AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud

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AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.
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The New Face of Social Engineering

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AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.
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Why APP fraud is still rising and how we can stop the surge

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APP fraud, rising to 42% of UK losses in 2025, causes £2,300 lost per minute, urging banks and tech firms to boost joint防efforts.
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Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks

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Small firms, vulnerable to rising cyber threats, turn to managed security services like Borderless CS for affordable, expert protection and business continuity.