Deepfakes stories
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
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ransomware
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pam
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cloud security
Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.
How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
AI is transforming cyber threats into more complex attacks, with Canada facing rising risks amid a 47% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025.
Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
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cloud security
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iot security
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ai security
Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.
AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
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ransomware
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pam
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phishing
A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
Last week
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iot security
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias
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ai
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digital media
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censorship
A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Thu, 1st May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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digital twins
Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Forrester's report reveals top cybersecurity threats in 2025, including regulatory upheavals, deepfakes, AI risks, insider threats, and GenAI-driven extortion.
Australian firms risk cyber breaches as machine identities soar
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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iam
A CyberArk report reveals Australian firms face rising cyber risk as machine identities outnumber humans 79 to 1, yet many remain unsecured amid lagging priorities.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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it training
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mfa
Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
Cifas reports sharp rise in UK identity fraud cases for 2024
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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data protection
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Fraud cases in the UK surged by 12.5% in 2024, with identity fraud now comprising 59% of reports, highlighting a worrying trend in cybercrime tactics.
Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ai
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digital age
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hackathon
The TruthTell Hackathon, organised by the India Cellular & Electronics Association, has awarded INR 10 lakhs to five innovative teams tackling misinformation.
Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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martech
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genai
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A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.
Generative AI in dating apps: women face increased risks
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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genai
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A survey by Sumsub reveals that nearly half of British dating app users see deepfakes as heightening risks, particularly affecting women's safety.
Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.
Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.
BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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data protection
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ransomware
BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.
Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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email security
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ai
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scams
A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.
Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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casb
Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.