Internet Security stories - Page 2
Corsearch unveils CVAN to tackle online counterfeiting
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Corsearch has launched CVAN, an AI-driven network that spots suspect listings across 1,500 marketplaces before counterfeit goods go live.
Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.
Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.
Hydrolix unveils Bot Insights to expose costly AI bots
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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cloud security
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socs
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edge security
Hydrolix launches Bot Insights to reveal hidden AI bot traffic and six-figure cost leaks, promising real-time visibility across CDNs.
Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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ddos
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data protection
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data analytics
Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.
Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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martech
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.
Parked web domains now pose major malware threat
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Once harmless web clutter, parked domains now funnel over 90% of visitors to scams, malware and illegal content, Infoblox researchers warn.
DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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ai
DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.
Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
Norton has launched Neo, a free AI-native browser offering enhanced privacy and security against rising AI-driven online threats, now available worldwide.
AI-powered bots surge by 300%, challenging digital business
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
AI-powered bots have surged 300% to over 3 billion, challenging online businesses with increased cyber threats and operational costs.
Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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browser extensions
SquareX's Field CISO explains how extension-based browser security offers superior protection against evolving digital threats and cyberattacks.
Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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malware
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vpns
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phishing
Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
Detour Dog malware uses DNS TXT records to hijack 30,000 sites
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
The Detour Dog malware has covertly hijacked over 30,000 websites globally, exploiting DNS TXT records to deliver stealthy, location-targeted attacks.
Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Fake ads on YouTube, Google spread malware posing as free trading platform access, targeting users and creators with credential-stealing scams, warns Bitdefender.
Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ai
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online security
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digital disruption
Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, offering free AI and bot protection to 750 independent media and non-profits to safeguard original content from misuse.
OVHcloud deploys quantum SSL certificates for five million sites
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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encryption
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cloud security
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quantum computing
OVHcloud now offers quantum-generated SSL certificates to nearly five million hosted websites, boosting security with free advanced encryption by October 2025.
1Password partners with Perplexity on Comet AI browser
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
1Password teams up with Perplexity to offer secure credential management for the AI-powered Comet browser, enhancing privacy and access control.
Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.