Social Engineering stories - Page 5
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
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Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud
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Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
‘BodySnatcher’ flaw lets hackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents
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‘BodySnatcher’ bug let attackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents to mimic users and create backdoor admin accounts on on-premise systems.
AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk
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AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.
ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks
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ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.
Brazilian banking trojan hijacks WhatsApp for spread
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A new Astaroth banking trojan variant hijacks WhatsApp Web to self-spread via chats while silently stealing Brazilian banking credentials.
Australians struggle to spot AI scam images, study shows
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Australians greatly overestimate their ability to spot AI-driven scam images, with new research showing they get it right less than half the time.
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak
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Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.
AI’s 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
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OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws
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Kyowon outage and an Instagram bug expose entrenched identity security gaps across APAC, from credential hygiene to privileged access.
Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes
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Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.
Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk
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Codific urges boards to prioritise preemptive cyber defence, identity and supply-chain control as 2026 scrutiny and rules tighten.
AI-driven ‘Truman Show’ trading scam hits app stores
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AI-powered ‘Truman Show’ scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims’ digital identities.
HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware
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HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.
UK firms invest in cyber, overlook growing AI risks
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UK firms pour cash into cyber security yet neglect AI-specific threats, leaving new attack surfaces exposed despite rising confidence.
Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack
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Myths over the value of business data are leaving smaller firms dangerously exposed, IDS-INDATA warns ahead of Data Privacy Day.
AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk
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AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and attacks on connected devices will dominate enterprise cyber risk in 2026, VIPRE has warned.
US small firms face rising cyber attacks amid weak defences
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Nearly half of US small firms have suffered cyber attacks in five years as many still rely on untrained staff and weak defences to cope.