Internet Security stories
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
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Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
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AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.
Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
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Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.
Radware named leader for AI-driven API security by GigaOm
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Radware was named a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm Radar for AI-enhanced application and API security, noted for advanced protection and real-time response.
Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge
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Cybersecurity firm Infoblox warns of Hazy Hawk, a threat actor hijacking DNS records from abandoned cloud resources to spread scams and malware worldwide.
Report finds low ECH use but risks from malicious actors grow
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firewalls
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network security
Corrata's report reveals ECH privacy protocol use is rare among enterprise mobiles but exploited by 17% of risky sites, mainly via Cloudflare network.
SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
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firewalls
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it in manufacturing
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network security
Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
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endpoint protection
Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.
McAfee rolls out AI scam detector for Australians amid surge
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McAfee launches AI Scam Detector for Australians amid surge, targeting texts, emails and videos with 99% detection accuracy to curb rising online scams.
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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email security
Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
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online safety
Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
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data protection
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
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email security
Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
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Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
Hands-on review: Norton VPN Ultimate
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dark web
Norton Ultra VPN Plus combines robust VPN features with family-oriented security tools, offering real-time protection and parental controls for NZD $104.99.
Cloudflare unveils new AI tools to boost agentic development
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ai
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software development
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agentic ai
Cloudflare unveils new AI agent development tools, including a free tier for Durable Objects and the Model Context Protocol, enhancing deployment scalability.