Dark web stories - Page 1
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).
Digimune & MY CYBER GUARD launch Aussie ID shield
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Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.
Exclusive: Check Point warns SMEs on rising cyber risk
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Australian firms face a rising cyber threat as AI and expanding digital footprints fuel ransomware attacks, with risks expected to surge up to 40% in 2024.
Every retail company needs to be a technology company
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Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.
PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue
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PureVPN launches a unified mobile app combining VPN, Password Manager, and more to reduce alert fatigue.
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
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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
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By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.
Qilin ransomware targets 25 Korean finance firms in cyber surge
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Qilin ransomware group has targeted 25 South Korean finance firms using managed service providers, exposing 2TB of data in a politically charged cyberattack surge.
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
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Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.
How OSINT helps supply chain leaders map risk across borders
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OSINT enables supply chain leaders to uncover hidden risks like forced labour and sanctions, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance globally.
AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026
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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
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AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
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Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
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A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.
Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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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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BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.
Sophos launches ITDR to counter rising identity-based attacks
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Sophos has unveiled ITDR, a new security solution integrating with its XDR and MDR platforms to tackle rising identity-based cyber attacks globally.
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.
Ransomware’s business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.