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AI-fuelled cyber attacks surge 70%, Check Point warns

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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AI-driven hacking has pushed weekly cyber attacks up 70% since 2023, with Check Point warning campaigns are faster, broader and harder to stop.
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AI deepfakes force firms to rethink trust & security

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI deepfakes are eroding faith in biometrics and executive identities, forcing companies to rebuild trust in how they verify people and payments.
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AI crime matures as jailbreak, malware & deepfakes grow

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI crime is shifting from experiments to a stable industry, with jailbreak services, adaptive malware and deepfake fraud becoming routine.
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AI drives 70% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI-fuelled automation drove a 70% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025, with nearly 2,000 incidents per organisation, Check Point warns.
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Phishing campaign exploits RMM tools for stealthy access

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Phishing campaign uses stolen logins and trusted RMM tools like GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn to quietly maintain access to corporate systems.
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Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
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LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.
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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
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Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
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AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
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Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.
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AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and attacks on connected devices will dominate enterprise cyber risk in 2026, VIPRE has warned.
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VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.
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Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.
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Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.
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Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Agentic AI is helping overstretched Australian SOCs fight rising, AI-driven cyber threats by automating legwork while keeping humans in control.