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Cybersecurity industry AI defense developments

11 clusters · 63 sources · last updated

Latest: Palo Alto Networks launches Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense

Cybersecurity firms are expanding their capabilities to address threats posed by artificial intelligence. Fortinet has acquired Virtue AI to integrate runtime protection into its FortiAIGate platform, while FortiGuard La

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Phishing and cyber scam escalation

23 clusters · 116 sources · last updated

Latest: UK property services face rising cyberattacks amid low insurance uptake

The cyber-threat landscape continues to evolve through the integration of artificial intelligence and the exploitation of seasonal digital activity. AI-powered phishing has reportedly increased by 341% over a six-month p

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AI-driven ransomware intrusion escalation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: AI agents accelerate ransomware attack to under 10 hours

Researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 identified a ransomware intrusion where attackers utilized AI agents to accelerate network movement. The intrusion was completed in under 10 hours, a process estimated to take h

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Passkey technology adoption and security research

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Passkey authentication faces new security threats and market shifts

Passkey technology has seen widespread adoption, with approximately five million users globally and high consumer awareness. For enterprises, the technology has demonstrated the ability to reduce help-desk tickets relate

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