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iProov handles 1m daily checks as deepfake fraud soars
Data Protection

iProov handles 1m daily checks as deepfake fraud soars

iProov passes one million daily biometric checks as deepfake-driven fraud soars, forcing banks and governments to harden identity defences.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Bybit says 2025 security drive saved USD $300m from scams
Crypto

Bybit says 2025 security drive saved USD $300m from scams

Bybit says its 2025 Dynamic Risk-Based Protection System stopped scams from draining over USD $300m in suspicious crypto withdrawals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing
Unified Communications

IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing

IRONSCALES' Winter 2026 Release debuts three AI agents, outbound encryption and Teams deepfake defences to counter next‑gen phishing.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows
Unified Communications

1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows

1Kosmos adds embedded identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows to curb social engineering in high-risk service desk interactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access
Firewalls

MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access

Cyber criminals are hijacking MSP trust relationships, abusing valid credentials and VPNs as AI turbocharges phishing and ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
AI cyber threats outpace staff readiness, report warns
Firewalls

AI cyber threats outpace staff readiness, report warns

Attackers' AI use is surging faster than staff skills, Fortinet warns, leaving firms exposed despite rising security awareness spending.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report
Malware

Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report

Identity-based attacks drove nearly 70% of incidents in Expel's 2026 threat report, exposing gaps between basic controls and real-world defence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity
Risk & Compliance

Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity

Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers
Ransomware

Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.

By Jade Brown • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge
Malware

HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge

HP reports a surge in AI-powered “flat-pack” cyberattacks as criminals trade sophistication for speed, low cost and mass customisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Malware

Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it

Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Cloudflare flags AI-fuelled identity & SaaS attacks
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudflare flags AI-fuelled identity & SaaS attacks

Cloudflare warns AI-driven identity fraud and SaaS abuse are reshaping cybercrime, as global costs hit USD $10.5 trillion a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Cyber extortion tops 2025 attacks as AI risks escalate
Data Protection

Cyber extortion tops 2025 attacks as AI risks escalate

Cyber extortion has overtaken email scams as the top 2025 attack, as AI-powered threats grow and financial firms become prime targets.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

Women bear heavier toll from financial fraud in UK
Phishing

Women bear heavier toll from financial fraud in UK

Women hit by UK fraud report deeper anxiety and money woes than men, with younger women facing the harshest ongoing fallout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Norton launches Genie scam-check tool in ChatGPT NZ
Data Protection

Norton launches Genie scam-check tool in ChatGPT NZ

Norton debuts Genie scam-check app inside ChatGPT for New Zealand users, flagging risky emails, texts and links in everyday chats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia
Cloud Security

Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia

Malicious insider threats now outpace negligence in Australia, as Mimecast warns rising AI-fuelled attacks are testing outdated security models.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
Data Protection

A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity

A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.

By Leigh Tynan • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia
Phishing

AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia

AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026