Online security stories
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
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digital transformation
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Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.
Gallagher’s High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation
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iot security
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soc
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physical security
Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 controller has won two awards recognising its innovation in access control and operational technology security.
Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ueba
Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
Cloudflare blocks 108.9 billion cyberattacks targeting civil groups
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
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.
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.
ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
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data protection
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physical security
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genai
LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.
Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
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apple
Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.
Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills
Thu, 1st May 2025
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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encryption
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mfa
Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
Poor password policies still threaten business cyber security
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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biometrics
Despite advances in cyber protection, 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, risking credential theft and online fraud, warns cybersecurity expert.
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.
Fastly introduces bot management updates for web security
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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online security
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analyst report
Fastly has launched updates to its Bot Management service, enhancing online security while improving user experiences by reducing reliance on CAPTCHAs.
Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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online security
SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.