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AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.

Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.

Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.

ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.

AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.

Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.

Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta's fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.

Barracuda warns that updated EvilProxy phishing and new ClickFix social engineering attacks are challenging email security worldwide by evading detection methods.

Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.

New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.

Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.

Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.

KnowBe4 Threat Labs warns of rising phishing attacks exploiting Google's AppSheet, impersonating Meta to bypass conventional email defences worldwide.