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Social Engineering stories - Page 3

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Generative AI drives surge in workplace data breaches

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Generative AI tools drive a surge in workplace data breaches, with monthly policy violations more than doubling as shadow AI use persists.
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VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026

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VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

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AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.
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Gen & Intel unveil on-device deepfake scam defence

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Gen and Intel debut an on-device deepfake detector at CES, targeting AI-driven scam videos by analysing audio and visuals in real time.
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'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert

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Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
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Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

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Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website’s users.
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Three cybersecurity predictions that will define the CISO agenda in 2026

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By 2026, CISOs will tame security noise, confront hidden AI risks and harness agentic AI to turn reactive defence into strategic action.
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New ransomware methods emerge: ClickFix & group alliances

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Ransomware attacks dipped in November, but ClickFix techniques and alliances between groups like Qilin and CL0P drove fresh risks.
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Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks

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Hadrian rolls out AI “offensive” agents that mimic hackers, probing firms’ systems continuously to spot and fix cyber flaws first.
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Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats

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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.
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SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

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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.
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Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026

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Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam’s chain of trust.
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AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats

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AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

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AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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Exclusive: Qualys outlines AI-driven cyber risk strategy

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Agentic AI is reshaping cyber security, pushing organisations from reactive SOCs to proactive, risk-driven defence and automated remediation.
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1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform

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1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt’s cloud security platform.
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AI, quantum & non-human IDs to reshape 2026 cyber security

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AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.
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Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy

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Chinese state-backed hackers mimic Microsoft Teams downloads in a false flag campaign to infect Chinese speakers and blame Russian actors.
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Radware warns of AI ‘internet of machines’ by 2026

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Radware predicts AI-driven bots will dominate internet traffic by 2026, forcing firms to rethink API defences, DDoS and compliance.