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).
OpenSilver 3.3 brings native Blazor into XAML apps
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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open source
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software development
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cloud services
OpenSilver 3.3 lets developers embed native Blazor components in XAML apps, uniting WPF-style UI with the Blazor ecosystem.
AI-fuelled cyber attacks surge 70%, Check Point warns
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
AI-driven hacking has pushed weekly cyber attacks up 70% since 2023, with Check Point warning campaigns are faster, broader and harder to stop.
AI crime matures as jailbreak, malware & deepfakes grow
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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malware
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socs
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physical security
AI crime is shifting from experiments to a stable industry, with jailbreak services, adaptive malware and deepfake fraud becoming routine.
Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Google has dismantled IPIDEA's vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.
Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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vpns
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physical security
Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.
Check Point unveils AI-ready continuous exposure management
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management to plug remediation gaps, unifying threat intelligence, prioritisation and automated fixes.
Check Point unveils AI-ready Exposure Management suite
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management suite to close remediation gaps as organisations leave half of known vulnerabilities unpatched.
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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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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firewalls
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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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firewalls
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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.