Internet Security stories - Page 2

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, offering free AI and bot protection to 750 independent media and non-profits to safeguard original content from misuse.

OVHcloud now offers quantum-generated SSL certificates to nearly five million hosted websites, boosting security with free advanced encryption by October 2025.

1Password teams up with Perplexity to offer secure credential management for the AI-powered Comet browser, enhancing privacy and access control.

Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.

Australian firms faced over 5,000 malware attacks and 65,000 network attacks in August 2025, with threats largely consisting of known malware types, WatchGuard reveals.

NortonVPN updates its service with 37 new countries, Smart TV apps, and advanced privacy features like Double VPN and IP Rotation for enhanced security.

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

VexTrio, unmasked as a multinational ad-fraud empire with nearly 100 companies, runs scams worth billions across adtech and beyond.

Qualys' Threat Research Unit won two Pwnie Awards for uncovering critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities, including the first pre-authentication RCE flaw in nearly 20 years.

Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.

Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.

hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.

Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.

CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.

June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.

Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.

auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.

US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.

Avast Premium Security's new AI-powered Scam Guardian Pro offers proactive, real-time email scam protection, enhancing user safety without slowing device performance.

SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.