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Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge
Phishing

Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge

Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Data Protection

WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Internet Security stories

Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security
Data Privacy

Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security

Norton has launched Neo, a free AI-native browser offering enhanced privacy and security against rising AI-driven online threats, now available worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground
Cybersecurity

Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground

SquareX's Field CISO explains how extension-based browser security offers superior protection against evolving digital threats and cyberattacks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
BBIN & Vault Viper linked to cyber-enabled fraud in Asia
Cybersecurity

BBIN & Vault Viper linked to cyber-enabled fraud in Asia

Research links Asian iGaming firm BBIN and Vault Viper to extensive cyber-enabled fraud and organised crime across Southeast Asia and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Malware

Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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
Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam
Multi-factor authentication

Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam

Fake ads on YouTube, Google spread malware posing as free trading platform access, targeting users and creators with credential-stealing scams, warns Bitdefender.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, offering free AI and bot protection to 750 independent media and non-profits to safeguard original content from misuse.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
OVHcloud deploys quantum SSL certificates for five million sites
Encryption

OVHcloud deploys quantum SSL certificates for five million sites

OVHcloud now offers quantum-generated SSL certificates to nearly five million hosted websites, boosting security with free advanced encryption by October 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
1Password partners with Perplexity on Comet AI browser
Data Protection

1Password partners with Perplexity on Comet AI browser

1Password teams up with Perplexity to offer secure credential management for the AI-powered Comet browser, enhancing privacy and access control.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks
Firewalls

Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks

Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Disaster Recovery

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally
Mobile Device Management

Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally

Norton has extended its AI-powered scam protection to New Zealand and globally, boosting defences across web, email, SMS, videos, and calls for all Norton users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom
Firewalls

Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom

Australian homes now face nearly 29 cyberattacks daily, up from 10 last year, as connected devices per household surge to 22, new research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts
Hyperscale

GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts

GovWare 2025 in Singapore will unite over 13,000 global experts from 90+ countries to discuss digital trust, AI, and cybersecurity innovation in October.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025
Malware

Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025

Australian firms faced over 5,000 malware attacks and 65,000 network attacks in August 2025, with threats largely consisting of known malware types, WatchGuard reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025