Spear Phishing stories - Page 3
Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.
Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Kyowon outage and an Instagram bug expose entrenched identity security gaps across APAC, from credential hygiene to privileged access.
HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.
Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.
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.
Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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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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Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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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.
DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.
Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Agentic AI is helping overstretched Australian SOCs fight rising, AI-driven cyber threats by automating legwork while keeping humans in control.
Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.
Arctic Wolf: agentic AI to reshape SOCs & Zero Trust
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Arctic Wolf predicts agentic AI will overhaul SOCs, tighten Zero Trust and keep humans central as cyber risk surges into 2026.