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Dark whatsapp malware tentacles target brazilian online banking

Brazilian banking trojan hijacks WhatsApp for spread

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data exfiltration
A new Astaroth banking trojan variant hijacks WhatsApp Web to self-spread via chats while silently stealing Brazilian banking credentials.
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Rapid7, ARMO unite to bolster cloud runtime security

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Rapid7 partners with ARMO to embed cloud runtime detection into its Command Platform, unifying exposure management and live threat response.
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F5 launches AI Guardrails & Red Team for runtime security

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F5 rolls out AI Guardrails and AI Red Team to harden runtime security, blending adversarial testing with real-time policy enforcement.
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HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware

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HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.
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UK firms invest in cyber, overlook growing AI risks

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UK firms pour cash into cyber security yet neglect AI-specific threats, leaving new attack surfaces exposed despite rising confidence.
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OWASP unveils first Top 10 risks for agentic AI use

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OWASP has launched its first Top 10 list for agentic AI, warning autonomous systems act as a powerful but risky new digital workforce.
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‘ZombieAgent’ flaw exposes blind spots in ChatGPT AI

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‘ZombieAgent’ flaw lets crafted content hijack ChatGPT-based agents for stealth cloud data theft that evades corporate security tools.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

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AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.
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Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

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Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website’s users.
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SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

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Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
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Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy

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Chinese state-backed hackers mimic Microsoft Teams downloads in a false flag campaign to infect Chinese speakers and blame Russian actors.
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AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026

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AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.
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Contrast links ADR with Datadog SIEM to cut alert noise

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Contrast plugs its ADR into Datadog Cloud SIEM, streaming verified runtime attack data to slash alert noise and speed SecOps response.
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Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026

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AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.
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Quantum & AI threats to reshape cybersecurity by 2026

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Quantum and AI advances will upend cyber defence by 2026, with autonomous attacks and post-quantum threats outpacing unprepared boards.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

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AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
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Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding

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Backslash launches MCP Security to monitor AI coding agents on developer machines, tackling data leaks, prompt injection and privilege abuse.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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CrowdStrike warns AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026

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AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026, CrowdStrike warns, driving prompt-injection attacks, zero-day surges and machine identity chaos.
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Netskope adds MCP controls to secure enterprise AI use

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Netskope adds Model Context Protocol controls to its One platform, giving security teams new tools to monitor and lock down AI agent traffic.