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Escalating global cybersecurity and AI-driven threats

24 clusters · 147 sources · last updated

Latest: Cybersecurity risks increase with AI agents and deepfakes

The global cybersecurity landscape faces escalating systemic risks driven by artificial intelligence and shrinking exploitation windows. While AI assists defenders, it also enables attackers to automate and scale operati

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Global generative AI adoption and usage trends

29 clusters · 279 sources · last updated

Latest: AI technology impacts insurance industry purchasing and advisory roles

The adoption of generative artificial intelligence continues to expand across professional and personal domains, though public trust and governance hurdles remain significant. In the United States, usage among adults has

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WhatsApp identity theft and evolving digital fraud

29 clusters · 171 sources · last updated

Latest: Swiss police warn of WhatsApp ‘Ghost Pairing’ scam

The landscape of digital fraud continues to evolve, with authorities in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, Paraguay, Switzerland, and the Dominican Republic

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Trend Micro AI cybersecurity integration

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Trend Micro and Hornetsecurity announce new AI-driven cybersecurity features

Trend Micro has begun enhancing its TrendAI Vision One platform by integrating NVIDIA’s open-weight Nemotron models. This integration is intended to provide AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities within sovereign and priva

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Microsoft 365 phishing and MFA bypass threats

13 clusters · 76 sources · last updated

Latest: Hackers target Microsoft 365 and Teams to compromise organizations

Cybersecurity researchers have identified evolving phishing threats specifically targeting Microsoft 365 environments. Initially, the discovery of the ‘NovaCookies’ phishing-as-a-service toolkit revealed a subscription-b

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IT and software supply chain security risks

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Software supply chain vulnerabilities and security risks

Organizations face increasing systemic vulnerabilities from reliance on external technology providers and software components. Risks associated with outsourced IT service providers (OSPs), such as cloud hosts, can create

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Global cybersecurity market and technology evolution

11 clusters · 54 sources · last updated

Latest: Cybercrime costs projected to reach $12.2 trillion by 2031

The global cybersecurity market is experiencing significant expansion, with projections suggesting it could reach approximately $302.4 billion by 2035. This growth is driven by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and

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Cybersecurity and digital fraud risks in Mexico

8 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico's SPEI system faces modernization and AI-driven cyber threats

Cybersecurity and digital fraud risks are increasing within the financial and digital landscapes of Mexico. Rapid digitalization creates vulnerabilities for senior citizens, who face potential financial fraud and digital

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Proofpoint acquisition of Varonis Systems

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Proofpoint to acquire Varonis Systems for $6.3 billion

Proofpoint, a cybersecurity firm owned by Thoma Bravo, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Varonis Systems in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Varo

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Escalating global ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats

24 clusters · 77 sources · last updated

Latest: Cyberattacks rise in Spain as AI drives precision malware

Cyber activity and ransomware attacks saw significant acceleration through 2026. While earlier reports noted a rise in malicious domain registrations and AI-assisted exploitation, new data highlights a 40% year-on-year i

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Cybersecurity and AI-enhanced fraud trends in Latin America

9 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Digital threats and espionage rise across Latin America

Cybersecurity threats in Latin America are evolving, with a significant focus on the financial and insurance sectors. The region accounts for approximately 12% of global cyber-attacks, with Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina

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