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Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
Multi-factor authentication

Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics

Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach

Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers
Ransomware

Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Malware

AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters

Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
Storage

Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes

Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India's missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year
Phishing

Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year

Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks
Hybrid Cloud

UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks

A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Ransomware

Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million

Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
Private Cloud

Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security

Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners
EduTech

HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners

HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne's IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Barracuda boosts threat detection with multimodal AI upgrade
Firewalls

Barracuda boosts threat detection with multimodal AI upgrade

Barracuda Networks launches multimodal AI threat detection, tripling malicious file identification and speeding response eightfold for adaptive cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense
Cybersecurity

Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense

Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
Marketing Technologies

UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences

The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks

Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
Firewalls

Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure

Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025