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UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

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Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network

Google has dismantled IPIDEA's vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

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AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk

AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

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Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security

Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

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Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices

Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

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New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly

A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

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Cybercriminals shift focus to mobiles & cryptocurrencies

A recent Kaspersky report reveals a staggering rise in mobile banking malware, with incidents soaring 3.6 times in 2024 amidst escalating phishing and crypto scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

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Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Endpoint Protection

BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC

BioCatch's latest report reveals a dramatic shift in the APAC fraud landscape, with 70% of scams now stemming from mobile apps, highlighting new vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

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ManageEngine integrates Endpoint Central with Check Point's Harmony Mobile

ManageEngine integrates with Check Point's mobile threat defence solution Harmony Mobile in a bid to fortify mobile security and aid businesses grappling with surging mobile malware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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Check Point reveals rise of NJRat & AgentTesla in cyber threat landscape

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index exposes a surge in Remote Access Trojan NJRat and an AgentTesla campaign.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

Endpoint Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Appdome with Jan Sysmans

Jan Sysmans, who is the Mobile App Security Evangelist at Appdome, joins us today to tell us more about Appdome and the importance of mobile app security.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023