A Mandarin-speaking cybercriminal group, known as the Smishing Triad, has launched mass SMS-based phishing attacks across 121 countries. Using automation tools, phishing kits, and bulk messaging services, they impersonate banks and postal services to steal sensitive financial data. Institutions face mounting challenges as phishing incidents surge globally.

In April 2025, hackers exploited the lack of multifactor authentication in major Australian superannuation funds, stealing AU$500,000 from AustralianSuper accounts. The breach highlights urgent cybersecurity gaps and has sparked a push toward AI-driven threat detection to protect Australians’ retirement savings from evolving digital threats.

Adaptive Security has secured $43 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and the OpenAI Startup Fund—the first time OpenAI has invested in a cybersecurity firm. The company aims to fight AI-driven threats like deepfake social engineering using its own generative AI tools, real-time risk triage, and adaptive security training.

A new AI-powered email scam targeting Netflix users replicates legitimate correspondence with eerie accuracy, urging subscribers to update payment details. Cybersecurity experts warn of AI’s role in amplifying phishing threats as telltale signs reveal the fraud.

As DeepSeek AI faces scrutiny for collecting user data like keystrokes and storing it in China, users seek privacy solutions. This report outlines 10 actionable methods—VPNs, local use, and more—detailing how they work, their benefits, and limitations to help you balance convenience and security amid growing AI privacy concerns.

AI holds the power to reshape cybersecurity, from creating unstoppable computer viruses to building super defense systems. This report explores the dual potential of AI, the ethical dilemmas it raises, and whether offense or defense will ultimately prevail in the technological arms race.

Fujitsu has unveiled a groundbreaking multi-AI agent security technology designed to combat new cyber threats. This innovative system coordinates specialized AI agents to simulate attacks, develop defenses, and ensure business continuity. With field trials starting in December 2024, Fujitsu is set to revolutionize AI security worldwide.

Hong Kong’s legislators have become targets of advanced AI scams, involving deepfake images and voice phishing. These attacks reveal vulnerabilities in cybersecurity among public officials and highlight the need for stronger defenses in a digital age. Learn how this impacts trust in governance and what steps can be taken to combat such threats.