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Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites

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Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.
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AI bots hit publishers as referral traffic plummets

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Akamai warns AI bots are slashing publisher referrals by 96% as automated scraping surges 300% and ad, subscription revenue comes under strain.
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Spacecoin launches SpaceRouter for AI agents online

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Spacecoin unveils residential proxy service for AI agents as it expands from satellite connectivity into automation tools and internet access.
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Spoofed AI agents flood websites, straining defences

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Spoofed AI agents are hammering major websites with billions of hidden requests, driving up costs and outpacing current security defences.
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DealerAssist unveils rapid SaaS platform for car dealers

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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DealerAssist launches rapid SaaS website platform for car dealers, promising live sites in a day with synced inventory and lead management.
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BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.
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AI-linked security incidents surge amid skills gap

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Most firms suffered AI-linked cyber incidents last year, yet many still rate their security as above average amid a widening skills gap.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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Firms risk outages as SSL changes near & automation lags behind

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Nearly 60% of enterprises use three or more SSL providers, risking outages as mandatory shorter certificate renewals from 2026 demand better automation.
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Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.