Threat Landscape stories - Page 9

Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.

Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.

Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.

Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.

SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.

Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.

More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.

Expel has launched Expel Intel, a new team providing actionable cyber threat insights based on real-world incidents to help security teams improve defences.

Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.

A critical Redis flaw called RediShell risks 330,000 cloud systems globally, urging urgent patching of all exposed and unauthenticated instances.