Social Engineering stories - Page 10
Data Privacy Week: how to protect your digital life
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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mfa
This Data Privacy Week, shift from oversharing to oversight: minimise what you collect, secure what you keep, and own your digital footprint.
Okta warns of real-time vishing kits defeating MFA
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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mfa
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crypto
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physical security
Okta warns new real-time vishing kits can hijack browser sessions during calls, tricking users into defeating non‑phishing‑resistant MFA.
AI agents race ahead of governance, security & trust
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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phishing
AI agents surge into big business with scant oversight, leaving governance, security and trust frameworks struggling to keep pace.
Phishing campaign exploits RMM tools for stealthy access
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
Phishing campaign uses stolen logins and trusted RMM tools like GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn to quietly maintain access to corporate systems.
Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
CrowdStrike secures ISO 42001 AI governance standard
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
CrowdStrike earns ISO 42001 AI governance certification for its Falcon platform, touting independently audited, responsible AI controls.
LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.
AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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malware
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uc
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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devops
Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.
UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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mdm
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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malware
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wearables
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data protection
AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.
Closing the visibility gap in board-level cyber risk
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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dr
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digital transformation
Boards face a widening cyber visibility gap as AI, legacy systems and shadow tools outpace governance, testing resilience and oversight.
Ping Identity unveils Universal Services for trust
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Ping Identity has launched Universal Services, a continuous trust layer to combat AI-driven fraud and secure risky interactions beyond login.
Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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gaming
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mfa
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cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
'BodySnatcher' flaw lets hackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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uc
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mfa
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cloud security
'BodySnatcher' bug let attackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents to mimic users and create backdoor admin accounts on on-premise systems.
AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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endpoint protection
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physical security
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supply chain
AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.