Dark web stories - Page 4
A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.
Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Lab 1 launches 'File Previews', letting firms securely view individual files from data breaches without risky downloads, enhancing swift exposure assessment.
SOCRadar debuts MCP Server for secure AI threat intel access
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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SOCRadar has launched its MCP Server, enabling secure AI access to real-time threat intelligence and simplifying cybersecurity teams' workflows globally.
Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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With 67% of UK adults hybrid working, Channel partners are key to supporting flexible work through cloud, cybersecurity and unified communications solutions.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
Why privacy is everyone’s business in 2025 - and what you can do about it
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.
Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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UK banks face rising fraud losses up to GBP £40 million as criminals outpace detection despite growing use of behaviour-based analytics and increased tech spending.
Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN
Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Digimune teams with AWN Insurance to launch comprehensive cyber risk protection across Australia for individuals and businesses amid rising digital threats.
Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to boost threat reporting
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to automate and personalise threat intelligence reporting, helping teams deliver tailored insights swiftly to stakeholders.
SOCRadar boosts MSSP support with free AI training, new tools
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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SOCRadar expands its MSSP programme with free AI training and new tools to help partners boost automation, scale operations and improve threat detection.
Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Distology partners with Flare to enhance threat intelligence and dark web monitoring for UK and European security resellers and MSSPs.
Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.