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CelcomDigi survey to tackle AI-driven scams at unis

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CelcomDigi launches nationwide survey to learn how Malaysian uni students spot AI-driven scams and shape stronger online safety tools.
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Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

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Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.
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Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education

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As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.
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Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety

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Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
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Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

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Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
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Sygnia uncovers global law firm recovery scam network

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Sygnia links 150+ domains to a global recovery-scam ring posing as law firms, using WhatsApp and cloned sites to repeatedly target victims.
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Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

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Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body’s push into AI-driven digital services.
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Upcover adds deepfake cover to cyber insurance in Australia

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Upcover adds deepfake incident cover to cyber policies in Australia via Coalition, targeting rising AI impersonation and fraud risks.
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Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly

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Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.
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Callback phishing surges as BEC email fraud dominates

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Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.
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Moltbook’s AI agents spark growing security & brand fears

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Moltbook’s boom in user-built AI agents is fuelling mounting warnings over cyber threats and brand damage as governance lags adoption.
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CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification

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CelcomDigi, Firebase and Telenor Linx launch network-based phone verification in Malaysia to replace vulnerable SMS one-time passwords.
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Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian

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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
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YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk

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YubiKey rollout boosts ROI by 265% and slashes breach exposure 99.99%, Forrester study finds, delivering multi-million USD $ gains.
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AI voice cloning scams cost Australians AUD $25.8m

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AI voice cloning scams have already cost Australians AUD $25.8m in 2025, as experts warn lifelike fake calls are outpacing public awareness.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge in Check Point 2026 report

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AI-fuelled cyber attacks surged 70% in 2025, with Check Point warning of machine-speed, multi-channel campaigns targeting key sectors.
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YubiKey study touts ROI, breach risk plunge for firms

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YubiKey deployment delivers 265% ROI, USD $5.3 million NPV and 99.99% lower breach risk in Forrester model of a 5,000-staff enterprise.
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Okta users warned as ShinyHunters expand vishing wave

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Okta users face rising vishing attacks as ShinyHunters expand real-time MFA phishing, prompting fresh SaaS and identity security warnings.
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Critical flaw found in IDIS Cloud Manager CCTV viewer

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A critical ICM Viewer flaw lets a single malicious click hijack IDIS CCTV hosts, exposing Australian networks to deep lateral attacks.
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Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks

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Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.