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AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
Malware

AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India

AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
When trusted tools go rogue: The return of the 'Confused Deputy Problem'
Privileged Access Management

When trusted tools go rogue: The return of the 'Confused Deputy Problem'

The decades-old 'Confused Deputy Problem' resurfaces, threatening enterprises as trusted AI and automation tools are exploited for unintended privileged actions.

By Morey Haber • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
OPSWAT adds SentinelOne AI to boost Metascan malware defence
Data Protection

OPSWAT adds SentinelOne AI to boost Metascan malware defence

OPSWAT integrates SentinelOne's AI malware detection into Metascan Multiscanning, boosting threat defence across Windows and Linux platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
Firewalls

Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience

Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Ransomware

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Ransomware

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy
Semiconductors

Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy

Rapid7 has introduced agentic AI workflows to its MDR platform, boosting SOC speed and accuracy by automating investigations and enhancing threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
AI Security

Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency
Semiconductors

Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency

Rapid7 has launched agentic AI workflows within its MDR services to speed up SOC investigations, enhancing analyst efficiency and threat response accuracy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience
Data Protection

Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience

Cohesity and MongoDB have deepened their integration to boost data protection and recovery for large enterprises, enhancing resilience against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
Ransomware

ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats

ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Businesses boost AI in cybersecurity but fear rising new risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Businesses boost AI in cybersecurity but fear rising new risks

A Trend Micro survey finds 81% of global firms use AI in cybersecurity but 94% fear rising AI-driven cyber risks in the next 3-5 years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers
Unified Communications

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap
Ransomware

Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap

Proofpoint uncovers significant overlap between cybercrime groups TA829 and UNK_GreenSec, blending Russian espionage with ransomware attacks globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960
Ransomware

UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960

Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
Firewalls

UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster

UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
What CISOs wish PR teams knew
Data Protection

What CISOs wish PR teams knew

CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.

By Christopher Zahn • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025