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A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
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Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
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Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
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UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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UK banks face rising fraud losses up to GBP £40 million as criminals outpace detection despite growing use of behaviour-based analytics and increased tech spending.
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Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to boost threat reporting

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to automate and personalise threat intelligence reporting, helping teams deliver tailored insights swiftly to stakeholders.
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SOCRadar boosts MSSP support with free AI training, new tools

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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SOCRadar expands its MSSP programme with free AI training and new tools to help partners boost automation, scale operations and improve threat detection.
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Distology partners with Flare to boost threat intelligence tools

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Distology partners with Flare to enhance threat intelligence and dark web monitoring for UK and European security resellers and MSSPs.
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Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
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Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.
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Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.
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AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
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SOCRadar launches Copilot AI to aid security teams

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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SOCRadar has launched Copilot, an AI-powered cybersecurity assistant designed to automate threats analysis and ease pressure on overwhelmed security teams.
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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
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Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
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Check Point lauded as leader in attack surface management

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies has been recognised as a leader in Attack Surface Management following its acquisition of Cyberint, according to GigaOm Radar.
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AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
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Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
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Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Outpost24 has boosted its External Attack Surface Management platform with a new Dark Web module, offering enhanced visibility of cyber threats for security teams.
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ManageEngine's Log360 evolves into security analytics hub

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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ManageEngine has redefined its Log360 solution into a comprehensive security analytics platform, enhancing threat detection and compliance capabilities.
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ManageEngine transforms Log360 into security analytics hub

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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ManageEngine's Log360 is evolving into a security analytics platform, enabling proactive threat detection and seamless integration for enterprises at competitive prices.