Social Engineering stories - Page 16

Proofpoint has launched four AI security solutions to protect agentic workspaces, addressing data control, AI oversight, and threat detection for 2025-26 rollout.

As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.

Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.

UK retailers report a sharp rise in cyber attacks, with helpdesk scams and human error now key targets necessitating increased security training.

CyberSecure Leeds 2025 will focus on using a people-first, data-driven approach to defend against AI-enabled cyber threats at Leeds Digital Festival.

KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.

Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.

Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

KnowBe4 has launched a free arcade-themed toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 to help organisations enhance security culture worldwide.

AI is driving a rise in complex social engineering attacks, with 41% of organisations facing more cyberattacks and many ill-prepared to defend against them.

AppOmni launches Zero Trust Bridge to help firms counter SaaS attacks by ShinyHunters and UNC6040, enhancing real-time security policy enforcement.

Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.

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.

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

AI adoption in Security Operations Centres cuts investigation times by 25% and eases alert fatigue, but full integration into workflows remains a challenge.

Workday has confirmed a breach via a third-party CRM platform, exposing business contact info through social engineering but no core customer data was compromised.

Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.

Workday has suffered a data breach exposing contact details, highlighting growing risks from social engineering and third-party cyberattacks this summer.