Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
AI Emerges as Top Cybersecurity Threat for 2026
Experian's 2026 forecast warns that AI will enable more sophisticated, personalized, and persistent cyberattacks, including synthetic identities and shape-shifting malware, making threats faster and harder to detect .
Over 8,000 Global Data Breaches in First Half of 2025
More than 8,000 data breaches have occurred globally in 2025, exposing approximately 345 million records, with the US, UK, and Canada most affected .
Qilin Ransomware Breaches MSP, Hits Dozens of Financial Firms
A sophisticated supply chain attack using Qilin ransomware compromised a Managed Service Provider, leading to breaches at 28 financial firms and theft of over 1 million files and 2 TB of data .
Google Patches 107 Android Vulnerabilities, Including Two Zero-Days
Google's December 2025 security update fixes 107 Android flaws, two of which are critical zero-days actively exploited in targeted attacks .
OpenPLC ScadaBR Added to CISA's Exploited List After Attacks
OpenPLC ScadaBR, used in industrial control systems, has been added to CISA's known exploited list following confirmed attacks by Russian-aligned hacktivists targeting critical infrastructure .
ToddyCat APT Steals Outlook Emails and M365 Tokens
The ToddyCat APT group has evolved its toolkit to steal Outlook mail data and Microsoft 365 access tokens, marking a significant escalation in targeted attacks .
Fujitsu Launches Consortium to Combat AI Disinformation
Fujitsu has formed the Frontria consortium with over 50 global organizations to address AI-generated disinformation, misinformation, and regulatory compliance challenges .
Cybercrime Costs Projected to Reach $10.5 Trillion in 2025
Cybersecurity Ventures predicts global cybercrime costs will hit $10.5 trillion in 2025, with cybersecurity spending expected to exceed $520 billion by 2026 .
Most Companies Fear State-Sponsored Cyberattacks
The World Economic Forum's 2025 outlook highlights that geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks are top concerns, with most firms prioritizing resilience against state-sponsored threats .
NCSC Warns New Zealand Orgs About Cyber Threats
New Zealand's NCSC reports a rise in criminal and state-sponsored cyber incidents, urging organizations to prepare for serious cyber security incidents regardless of size .