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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.

Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.

Microsoft's first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.

HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.

Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.

Ransomware attacks dipped in November, but ClickFix techniques and alliances between groups like Qilin and CL0P drove fresh risks.

Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.

AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.

Radware predicts 2026 will usher in an 'Internet of Agents', as AI-driven machines overtake humans in traffic, attacks and cyber defence.

AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with no false positives in MITRE's toughest cross-domain ATT&CK tests yet.

GhostFrame phishing kit has fuelled over 1m iframe-powered attacks since September, using hidden pages and anti-inspection tricks to evade defences.

AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.

SonicWall confirmed state actors accessed backup cloud files via an API, prompting swift investigation and enhanced security for partners and customers.

Cybersecurity dashboards reveal hidden system risks, providing real-time data to prioritise and rapidly fix vulnerabilities in today's complex digital environments.

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