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Cyber attacks stories - Page 11

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Aisuru botnet drives record surge in DDoS attacks worldwide

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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The Aisuru botnet has caused a 54% surge in DDoS attacks, driving record highs in volume and targeting sectors from AI to automotive worldwide in Q3 2025.
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AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.
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Ransomware tactics shift as manufacturing faces data theft surge

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Ransomware attacks on manufacturing shift from encryption to data theft and extortion, with recovery costs averaging USD $1.3 million, reveals new research.
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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AI is set to transform Southeast Asia's economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.
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Check Point named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for email

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Check Point is named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-powered Harmony Email Collaboration platform.
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DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.
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Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.
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Every retail company needs to be a technology company

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.
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Situational awareness & automation key to modern cyber defence

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Organisations face complex cyber threats and must boost situational awareness and automation to shift from reactive to proactive defence in cybersecurity.
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New Zealand urged to boost cyber security as threats diversify

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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New Zealand organisations face growing cyber threats from state actors and criminals, urged to strengthen defences as attacks target all sizes and sectors.
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Trend Micro unveils AI security suite to tackle growing cyber risks

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Trend Micro launches an AI Security Package offering centralised risk management and analytics to protect organisations from vulnerabilities in AI applications.
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CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
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AI-powered cybercrime to become fully automated by 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will power fully automated cyber attacks, escalating the scale and speed of online threats, warns Trend Micro's latest forecast.
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eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.
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Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.
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Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.
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Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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Barracuda's frontline predictions 2026: The battle for reality and control in a world of agentic AI

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Barracuda predicts agentic AI will transform cybersecurity in 2026, highlighting risks like polymorphic malware and API misuse needing strict AI-focused protections.
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Trouble on the edge: Resurgent vulnerabilities & edge devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.