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Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.

Abnormal AI retains its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-driven threat detection and vision.

By 2026, AI will power fully automated cyber attacks, escalating the scale and speed of online threats, warns Trend Micro's latest forecast.

OpenAI ends Mixpanel use after a data breach exposed limited user information linked to its API platform, with no impact on core systems reported.

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

Experts from FIRST warn that in 2026, rising cybersecurity risks driven by AI complexity and infrastructure limits demand stronger policies and resilience.

Most organisations grapple with fragmented security tools and slow data onboarding in SOCs, hindering threat detection and response amid rising cyber risks.

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

Enterprises face costly risks from untested AI, which often fails only in real-world use, causing bias, security lapses, and brand damage.

The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.

Most anti-fraud experts report a surge in AI-driven fraud, yet under 10% feel prepared to combat rising deepfake and synthetic identity threats.

Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.

AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.

By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.

AI-driven agents now outnumber humans 82 to 1 in firms, escalating identity attacks as 90% of business leaders deem them their top cyber threat.

In 2026, escalating AI threats and complex regulations will make continuous compliance crucial as data breaches now cost an average USD $4.61 million globally.

Cybersecurity dashboards reveal hidden system risks, providing real-time data to prioritise and rapidly fix vulnerabilities in today's complex digital environments.