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Shadowy hacker ai malware deepfake fraud cyber attack grid

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.

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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.

Dark ominous digital network glowing data streams malware infiltration east asian cityscape

APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

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WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

Report finds email is the go-to weapon in hackers' arsenals

Thu, 5th Oct 2017

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Symantec has revealed malicious emails are on the rise, racking up over US$5 billion and costing businesses more than $115,000 a year.

Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

Wed, 30th Aug 2017

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An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.

Cloud-based malware defence strengthened

Wed, 15th Sep 2010

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Blue Coat enhances cloud-based WebPulse with new malware defences, allowing seamless protection for 70 million users without needing software updates.