Business Email Compromise stories - Page 4
AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and attacks on connected devices will dominate enterprise cyber risk in 2026, VIPRE has warned.
VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.
Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
NZ cyber losses more than double amid email scams
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New Zealand cyber losses hit NZD $12.4 million in Q3 2025, more than doubling as business email scams and high-value transfers surge.
Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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malware
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siem
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cloud security
Agentic AI is helping overstretched Australian SOCs fight rising, AI-driven cyber threats by automating legwork while keeping humans in control.
AI deepfake scams surge as New Zealand losses mount
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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phishing
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physical security
AI-fuelled deepfake scams are surging in New Zealand, with losses topping NZD $5 million a quarter as fraudsters weaponise new tech.
Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.
AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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iot security
AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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Proofpoint crowned a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, topping rivals on Ability to Execute for a second year.
Agentic AI set to turbocharge cybercrime automation
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Agentic AI networks could let cybercriminals automate attacks at relentless scale, forcing security teams into a new AI-driven arms race.
Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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phishing
Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.
Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
Abnormal AI named a leader again in 2025 Gartner email security
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Abnormal AI retains its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-driven threat detection and vision.
AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.
Check Point named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for email
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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cloud security
Check Point is named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-powered Harmony Email Collaboration platform.
CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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encryption
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.