Cyber attacks stories - Page 11

In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.

Cybercrime will enter its 'industrial age' with AI and automation enabling faster, larger-scale attacks and a more organised underground economy, says Fortinet.

cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.

The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.

Mainframe Shield, a new not-for-profit mainframe security community, has launched in the USA to foster collaboration amid rising cyberattack costs.

Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.

AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.

AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.

Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS, a cloud service for hybrid Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID protection, offering real-time monitoring and automated recovery.

AI-driven agents now outnumber humans 82 to 1 in firms, escalating identity attacks as 90% of business leaders deem them their top cyber threat.

Retailers risk losses up to USD $500,000 from AI-driven fraud this Black Friday as bot attacks exploit security gaps in account creation and login processes.

Rubrik launches AI-powered tools to speed Microsoft 365 recovery and safeguard Azure DevOps and GitHub, cutting downtime and boosting cyber resilience.

Radware launches LLM Firewall to protect enterprises from generative AI threats by blocking attacks and safeguarding sensitive data at the prompt level.

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.

Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.