Dark web stories
A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
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A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.
Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps
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Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.
BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks
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BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.
Sophos launches ITDR to counter rising identity-based attacks
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Sophos has unveiled ITDR, a new security solution integrating with its XDR and MDR platforms to tackle rising identity-based cyber attacks globally.
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
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Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
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Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
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As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.
Ransomware’s business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
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Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.
Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks
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Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.
Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats
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Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
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By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
Adobe unveils LLM Optimizer to boost AI brand visibility
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Adobe launches LLM Optimizer to help businesses boost brand visibility and track AI-driven traffic across chat services and browsers.
Bitsight reports 40% vendor network growth amid AI integration
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Bitsight's vendor network has grown 40% to 68,000 firms as AI integration cuts onboarding time by 70% and reduces breach risk by 75%.
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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The global financial sector faces a 25% surge in cyberattacks for 2024, with nearly 45% of employees prone to phishing, raising critical human risk concerns.
SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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SYTECH launches a year-long Continual Cyber Assurance programme, offering businesses ongoing cyber security and compliance support without needing in-house experts.
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
Why searches for “PR Agency Auckland” signal a surge in tech sector growth
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Searches for “PR Agency Auckland” hit a five-year peak, signalling strong growth as Kiwi tech firms boost funding, launches, and international expansion.