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Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
Unified Communications

Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025

Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
Malware

Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings

Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Risk & Compliance

Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
Phishing

IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge

IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
Malware

Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data

Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Phishing

AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn

Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025

SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
ExpressVPN unveils Lightway Turbo to boost VPN speeds
Data Privacy

ExpressVPN unveils Lightway Turbo to boost VPN speeds

ExpressVPN has launched Lightway Turbo, a feature set to boost VPN speeds by up to 330%, enhancing bandwidth while ensuring robust performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
Phishing

Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions

SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Data Protection

You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

By Marios Kyriacou • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
BlackCloak unveils improved data removal to enhance privacy
Data Protection

BlackCloak unveils improved data removal to enhance privacy

BlackCloak has launched upgraded data removal features on its Digital Executive Protection Platform, bolstering online privacy for high-net-worth clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
Malware

Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing

Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

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Cloudflare unveils new AI tools to boost agentic development
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudflare unveils new AI tools to boost agentic development

Cloudflare unveils new AI agent development tools, including a free tier for Durable Objects and the Model Context Protocol, enhancing deployment scalability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia
Malware

Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia

Cybersecurity experts in Australia are urging local councils and SMEs to safeguard against risks linked to free public Wi-Fi following multiple cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users
Email Security

Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users

A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Unified Communications

KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats

KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate
Data Protection

ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate

ExpressVPN has launched secure WiFi at Camden estate in London, enhancing public WiFi security at the bustling Camden Market for visitors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025