Online security stories - Page 4

As 2025 approaches, experts at Yubico warn of escalating AI-driven cyber threats and stress the urgent need for robust digital identity solutions.

Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.

As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.

Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.

iProov forecasts that by 2025, deepfake technology will threaten news integrity and financial markets, prompting urgent calls for stronger identity verification.

KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.

Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.

HiTRUST highlights the need for a balance between online security and user experience in digital payments, as businesses face increasing pressures in this sector.

A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.

Researchers at Barracuda report that evolving AI bots, termed 'grey bots', are increasingly challenging online security by mimicking human behaviour.

As the digital landscape reshapes by 2025, insights from Identity Digital reveal a growing trend of content creators reclaiming control through domain ownership.

Jumio has appointed Mike Nawrocki as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 25 years of sales leadership to enhance its identity verification solutions.

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.

Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.

McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.

ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.

Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.

NPM user gdi2290 causes chaos by uploading an 'everything' package with countless dependencies to the registry, causing disruption and highlighting over-dependency issues.

Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.

Two-thirds of US online shoppers are anxious about their digital privacy, according to a Private Internet Access survey.