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Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list

Today
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Ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2025 as Qilin overtakes LockBit, with victim numbers surging 58% and threat groups multiplying.
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Student data breaches expose cyber flaws in schools

Yesterday
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Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Yesterday
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

2 days ago
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
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Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws

3 days ago
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Kyowon outage and an Instagram bug expose entrenched identity security gaps across APAC, from credential hygiene to privileged access.
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Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

3 days ago
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Microsoft’s first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.
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HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware

Last week
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HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.
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CybExer forecasts AI wars & quantum-era cyber risks

Last week
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CybExer warns 2026 will bring “AI wars”, quantum-era encryption risks and stricter cyber insurance demands on organisational readiness.
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Makop ransomware group sharpens tools in India focus

Last week
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Makop ransomware pivots to India with RDP brute force, privilege exploits and GuLoader as it leans on basic flaws over bespoke tools.
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Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing

Last week
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Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.
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Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

This month
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Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
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New ransomware methods emerge: ClickFix & group alliances

Last month
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Ransomware attacks dipped in November, but ClickFix techniques and alliances between groups like Qilin and CL0P drove fresh risks.
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Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks

Last month
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Hadrian rolls out AI “offensive” agents that mimic hackers, probing firms’ systems continuously to spot and fix cyber flaws first.
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UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

Last month
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Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.
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SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

Last month
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Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
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Vantage Markets take home Trend Micro Innovation Award

Last month
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Vantage Markets secures Trend Micro’s Innovation Partnership Award for transforming security and driving real-time threat intelligence sharing.
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AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats

Last month
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AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.
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Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets

Last month
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Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
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AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security

Last month
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AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.
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Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps

Last month
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A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia’s widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.