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Netcompany launches VERÁ to boost European defence resilience

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Netcompany launches VERÁ, a European-developed platform enhancing defence resilience through real-time data integration and situational awareness.
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Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Vane Viper, a threat actor posing as an adtech firm, generated over 1 trillion DNS queries last year linked to malware and ad fraud, warns Infoblox.
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Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.
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Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
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Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
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Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
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Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.
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Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
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Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Experts warn of escalating cyber threats from AI, urging immediate action for AI safety as the UK launches the Inspect platform to ensure secure AI innovation.
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Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.
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Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign

Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.
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APT groups conducting more targeted intrusions – Accenture

Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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Analysts now see an emergence of malware executed through web browsers focused on targeting online merchants and retailers specifically.