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NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.

OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.

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AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.

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AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

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AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.

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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of illicit Claude copying

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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Anthropic alleges Chinese labs DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax ran vast illicit campaigns to copy Claude and bypass US export curbs.

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Hijacked Google Ads push MacSync malware to Mac users

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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Hijacked Google Ads accounts are serving bogus installers that trick Mac users into running MacSync stealer via fake Evernote guides.

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Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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Insider risk now costs organisations an average USD $19.5 million a year as AI reshapes data access and employee negligence drives losses.

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AI-fuelled cyber attacks hit in minutes, warns CrowdStrike

Tue, 24th Feb 2026

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AI is fuelling a surge in cyber attacks, with CrowdStrike warning criminals now move from breach to lateral movement in under 30 minutes.

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AI-driven phishing surge as Acronis warns MSPs at risk

Fri, 20th Feb 2026

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Acronis warns AI is turbocharging phishing, email attacks and ransomware in 2025, with MSPs and collaboration tools under rising fire.

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AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

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AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.

OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to counter prompt attacks

Mon, 16th Feb 2026

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OpenAI rolls out Lockdown Mode and new Elevated Risk labels in ChatGPT to curb prompt injection attacks and tighten data safeguards.

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Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Sun, 15th Feb 2026

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Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.

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AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.

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Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

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Hackers ditch noisy ransomware for stealthy data theft

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

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Hackers are abandoning noisy ransomware to quietly steal data, as a report finds 80% of top attack techniques now focus on evasion.

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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.

Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

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Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.

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Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

Mon, 9th Feb 2026

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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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Netskope unveils data lineage tool for AI governance

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

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Netskope launches One Data Lineage to map data flows and tighten AI governance, promising clearer audit trails and stronger compliance.

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Tenable reveals 'LookOut' flaws that endanger Google Looker

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

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Tenable warns 'LookOut' flaws in Google Looker could hand attackers server control, expose secrets and enable cross-tenant cloud access.