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Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans
Robotics

Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans

Automated requests now make up most web traffic, raising costs for sites and sharpening fears over AI-driven fraud and phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks
Ransomware

Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks

Malicious packages are now spreading faster across code repositories, with Google saying open source ecosystems face the sharpest rise in risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 launches vishing simulations for staff training
Risk & Compliance

KnowBe4 launches vishing simulations for staff training

Employees now face more realistic phone-based fraud tests as security teams can simulate vishing using local caller IDs and AI voices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools
Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools

Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Logokit phishing kit builds real-time fake login pages
Multi-factor authentication

Logokit phishing kit builds real-time fake login pages

Victims can be tricked more easily as Logokit now tailors fake login pages in real time, sending stolen credentials to Telegram bots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows
Data Analytics

Fintech leaders urge unified payments push as AI grows

Faster instant payments and AI-led commerce are exposing fraud and infrastructure gaps, forcing banks and merchants to bolster resilience.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools
Malware

Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools

Manufacturers faced the heaviest ransomware pressure as AI tools and faster intrusions left defenders with less time to react.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable
Virtualisation

Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable

Breaches are forcing boards to rethink cyber defence, with Google Cloud warning that recovery, staff readiness and containment matter most.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Attackers exploit trusted credentials in email fraud surge
Software-as-a-Service

Attackers exploit trusted credentials in email fraud surge

Email fraud is now the top incident type, accounting for 45% of cases as attackers bypass multi-factor authentication with stolen credentials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AI skills and governance in focus as models advance
Data Protection

AI skills and governance in focus as models advance

Australian consumers face a higher risk of tailored scams, as stolen contact details can be used to mimic trusted brands after the Origin breach.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms
Malware

Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms

Smaller firms face faster and costlier breaches as AI cuts the time hackers need to exploit software flaws from weeks to hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says
Data Protection

Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says

Malicious attacks are growing costlier as AI-generated elements feature in nearly a third of incidents, IBM's study found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
HERE partners Keep Aware on browser security tools
Data Protection

HERE partners Keep Aware on browser security tools

The deal gives regulated businesses extra protection against phishing, data leaks and rogue apps as work shifts deeper into browsers and AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Abnormal AI expands security with three new products
Multi-factor authentication

Abnormal AI expands security with three new products

The rollout targets post-login attacks, rogue AI use and fake job candidates as customers seek stronger control over identities and access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
QuizFlight adds knowledge tags to security training
Software-as-a-Service

QuizFlight adds knowledge tags to security training

Security teams can now pinpoint training gaps by topic as QuizFlight's tagging system measures understanding, not just course completion.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds
Data Protection

Singapore ransomware attacks aided by AI, Proofpoint finds

In Singapore, 68% of ransomware-hit organisations said AI made attacks more effective, as phishing and impersonation drove most incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
NCC Group says human testers still vital in AI security
Data Protection

NCC Group says human testers still vital in AI security

AI tools are speeding routine checks, but hidden business logic flaws and context-specific risks still need human testers to spot them.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
AI makes ransomware more effective in Australia study
Malware

AI makes ransomware more effective in Australia study

Data theft and repeat extortion are hitting Australian businesses harder as AI helps attackers make ransomware lures more convincing.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month