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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).
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Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
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Why searches for “PR Agency Auckland” signal a surge in tech sector growth

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Searches for “PR Agency Auckland” hit a five-year peak, signalling strong growth as Kiwi tech firms boost funding, launches, and international expansion.
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Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.
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SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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SOCRadar launches Agentic Threat Intelligence, an AI-powered platform automating detection and response to cyber threats with customisable AI agents.
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Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
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Most cyber attack brokers sell admin access from USD $500

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Cyber attackers can buy admin-level access to corporate networks from USD $500, with 71% of dark web listings offering privileged credentials, new research shows.
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CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike launches AI-powered Falcon Adversary Intelligence, offering real-time, personalised threat insights to enhance detection and response in security centres.
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Over 150 million NZ records for sale as cyber threats grow

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Over 150 million New Zealand-linked records, including government and banking credentials, are exposed on the dark web, raising growing cyber threat concerns.
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Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.
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hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.
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SOCRadar debuts MCP Server for secure AI threat intel access

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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SOCRadar has launched its MCP Server, enabling secure AI access to real-time threat intelligence and simplifying cybersecurity teams' workflows globally.
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
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Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
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SOCRadar boosts MSSP support with free AI training, new tools

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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SOCRadar expands its MSSP programme with free AI training and new tools to help partners boost automation, scale operations and improve threat detection.
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Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
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Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.
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Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.
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Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.