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AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.
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AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.
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hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
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Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.
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CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.
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DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
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Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption

Sat, 19th Jul 2025
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Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.
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auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.
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US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.
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Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.
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Three-quarters of building systems exposed to cyber risks

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Research reveals 75% of Building Management Systems face cyber vulnerabilities, with 51% insecurely online, risking critical infrastructure across sectors.
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Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
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Infoblox exposes VexTrio adtech in WordPress malware

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Infoblox reveals links between WordPress malware campaigns and adtech firms tied to Russia, exposing vast, coordinated cybercrime exploiting web traffic globally.
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Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo’s global defence initiative.
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Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
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Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
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ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
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Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
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Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
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AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen

Thu, 29th May 2025
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AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.