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AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins
Multi-factor authentication

AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins

A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Detour Dog malware uses DNS TXT records to hijack 30,000 sites
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Detour Dog malware uses DNS TXT records to hijack 30,000 sites

The Detour Dog malware has covertly hijacked over 30,000 websites globally, exploiting DNS TXT records to deliver stealthy, location-targeted attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks
DevOps

AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks

AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
KnowBe4 joins Microsoft Security Store to boost cyber defence
Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 joins Microsoft Security Store to boost cyber defence

KnowBe4 has joined the Microsoft Security Store, allowing customers easier access to integrated cyber defence solutions and AI-powered risk management tools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
Storage

Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.

By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Detour Dog exploits DNS to target 30,000 sites with covert malware
Malware

Detour Dog exploits DNS to target 30,000 sites with covert malware

Threat group Detour Dog has exploited DNS to covertly infect over 30,000 websites since 2020, shifting from scam redirects to malware delivery via server-side attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Hack The Box unveils Threat Range to boost SOC team resilience
Ransomware

Hack The Box unveils Threat Range to boost SOC team resilience

Hack The Box launches Threat Range, a team-focused cyber incident simulation platform to enhance SOC resilience against AI-driven cyber threats and complex attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Illumio integrates with Microsoft Sentinel to boost AI security
Firewalls

Illumio integrates with Microsoft Sentinel to boost AI security

Illumio's AI-driven security platform is deployed at Microsoft and integrated into Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing threat detection and containment in complex networks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Data Protection

Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus

Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Gemini security flaws exposed millions to silent data breaches
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Gemini security flaws exposed millions to silent data breaches

Security flaws in Google's Gemini AI exposed millions to unseen data breaches by enabling attackers to manipulate logs, search history and browsing tools.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Macquarie Telecom, Netskope unite to boost AI security in Australia
Firewalls

Macquarie Telecom, Netskope unite to boost AI security in Australia

Macquarie Telecom and Netskope partner to offer integrated AI, cloud, and network security, helping Australian firms tackle rising cyber threats and compliance demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Sixty-eight percent of Indians faced phishing scams last year
Storage

Sixty-eight percent of Indians faced phishing scams last year

A survey shows 68% of Indians encountered phishing scams last year, amid growing concerns over AI-driven cyber threats and weak security habits.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think
Firewalls

Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think

Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.

By Dan McLean • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Multi-factor authentication

Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Half of Indian supply chain firms hit by cyber breaches: report
Firewalls

Half of Indian supply chain firms hit by cyber breaches: report

Over half of Indian suppliers linked to global supply chains suffered cyber breaches last year, with many incidents going unreported, a SecurityScorecard report reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025