Social Engineering stories - Page 12
Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks
Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Hadrian rolls out AI “offensive” agents that mimic hackers, probing firms' systems continuously to spot and fix cyber flaws first.
Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data protection
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Cowbell warns UK firms to brace for 2026 surge in AI-driven scams, data theft and supply chain hacks amid tighter cyber cover rules.
SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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ransomware
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drones
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iot security
AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.
Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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malware
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uc
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martech
Chinese state-backed hackers mimic Microsoft Teams downloads in a false flag campaign to infect Chinese speakers and blame Russian actors.
Radware warns of AI 'internet of machines' by 2026
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ddos
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digital transformation
Radware predicts AI-driven bots will dominate internet traffic by 2026, forcing firms to rethink API defences, DDoS and compliance.
Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.
CISOs face rising scrutiny as AI escalates cyber risk
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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malware
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data protection
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CISOs are warned 2026 will bring harsher board scrutiny, AI-fuelled attacks, bigger budgets - and far less tolerance for cyber failure.
AI 'agentic' tools to drive surge in cyber fraud by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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biometrics
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fintech
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phishing
Autonomous 'agentic' AI fraud tools set to intensify cybercrime by 2026, forcing firms to fuse human judgment with smarter machine defences.
Quantum & AI threats to reshape cybersecurity by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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encryption
Quantum and AI advances will upend cyber defence by 2026, with autonomous attacks and post-quantum threats outpacing unprepared boards.
Radware warns 2026 will mark rise of 'Internet of Agents'
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Radware predicts 2026 will usher in an 'Internet of Agents', as AI-driven machines overtake humans in traffic, attacks and cyber defence.
Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.
AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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biometrics
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socs
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.