Research by: Alexey Bukhteyev Key Takeaways AI can turn high-level malicious ideas into concrete techniques, and can independently design and implement novel attack paths that have not yet appeared in real-world campaigns. In this research, DeepSeek connected unrealistic browser-malware concepts with a real browser capability, turning an AI-generated malware hallucination into a plausible browser-native ransomware technique....Read More

Online fraud and scams rose in 2025, while online abuse and identity crime decreased and cybercrime remained significantly under-reported, a new report has found. The Australian Institute of Criminology Australian Cybercrime Statistical report, released this week, took responses from 10,593 Australians, almost half of whom had been a victim of some form of cybercrime in...Read More

WhatsApp recently discovered and disrupted a sophisticated hacking campaign that used a one-click exploit developed by Israel-based spyware maker NSO Group to target its users, the messaging platform’s parent company Meta has revealed. The company said the attackers sent specially crafted phishing links through WhatsApp chats, luring victims to click on them before redirecting them...Read More

An investigation into a June 11 cyberattack claimed by an Iranian-linked hacker group found that hackers accessed one California Water Service customer’s online account using stolen credentials, but did not breach the utility’s internal systems or billing infrastructure, the company announced this week. This article is only available to subscribers Offer valid for non-subscribers only...Read More

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions. Service URL: policies.google.com (opens in a new window) __utmx Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. 18 months _ga ID used to identify users 2 years _gali Used by Google...Read More

Photo from Senate of the Philippines The Department of Justice (DOJ) said existing laws on terrorism and cybercrime may help determine liability among perpetrators in cases where minors are allegedly groomed or manipulated into committing violent acts, including mass casualty incidents, but stressed that the issue remains under careful and sensitive review. DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas...Read More

Apple released the iOS 26.5.2 update, along with the iPadOS 26.5.2 version, for select iPhone and iPad models. The new OS versions bring various security fixes that were first available with the iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 beta versions, and were expected to be generally available when those updates rolled out. However, instead of the...Read More

AI Boosts Code Security On Tuesday, in a post on X, Armstrong wrote, “AI will actually make software more secure, not less.” He argued that AI favors security teams because it allows automated scanning of all code before production. “It favors defenders over attackers, since they can scan all code before production,” he said. AI...Read More

Ransomware has emerged as one of the most significant cybersecurity threats to the business environment in modern times. The attacks on ransomware are not limited to just big companies; small firms, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, government departments, and critical infrastructure providers are also at risk from such attacks. Cyber criminals are employing ransomware as a...Read More

Amid the rapid digitalisation of public services, competitive examinations and government welfare programmes, the Central Government has made it clear that messaging platforms will be held accountable if newly introduced features become tools for cyber fraud or other digital crimes. Officials said cybersecurity remains one of the government’s highest priorities, while emphasising that no digital...Read More