Dark web stories - Page 2
A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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crypto
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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data protection
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network security
Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.
Radware warns 2026 will mark rise of 'Internet of Agents'
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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network security
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mfa
Radware predicts 2026 will usher in an 'Internet of Agents', as AI-driven machines overtake humans in traffic, attacks and cyber defence.
Every retail company needs to be a technology company
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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dr
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vpns
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mdm
Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.
Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.
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.
AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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ai security
AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.
AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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phishing
AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.
Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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vpns
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mfa
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mdm
Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.
BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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martech
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physical security
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supply chain
BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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saas
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.
Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
Adobe unveils LLM Optimizer to boost AI brand visibility
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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martech
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erp
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genai
Adobe launches LLM Optimizer to help businesses boost brand visibility and track AI-driven traffic across chat services and browsers.
Bitsight reports 40% vendor network growth amid AI integration
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Bitsight's vendor network has grown 40% to 68,000 firms as AI integration cuts onboarding time by 70% and reduces breach risk by 75%.