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Curve uses BigQuery Graph to tackle fraud networks
Data Analytics

Curve uses BigQuery Graph to tackle fraud networks

Automated graph-based checks saved Curve about USD $12 million in fraud losses in 2025 as it mapped linked accounts, devices and cards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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Google disrupts NetNut proxy network in FBI operation
Malware

Google disrupts NetNut proxy network in FBI operation

Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Digital Envoy launches LocID Graph to update identity graphs
Customer Relationship Management

Digital Envoy launches LocID Graph to update identity graphs

Advertisers risk losing household-level accuracy as changing IP addresses disrupt targeting, frequency controls and attribution during campaigns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
Firewalls

INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m

INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Black Kite unveils ThreatTrace to bolster third-party risk
Firewalls

Black Kite unveils ThreatTrace to bolster third-party risk

Black Kite debuts ThreatTrace, harnessing NetFlow and DNS telemetry to reveal hidden third‑party compromises and sharpen cyber risk ratings.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push
Firewalls

Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
NCC Group, Qualys expand managed attack surface service
Digital Transformation

NCC Group, Qualys expand managed attack surface service

NCC Group partners with Qualys to expand its managed ASM service, blending automated asset discovery with expert-led cyber risk analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Parked web domains now pose major malware threat
Malware

Parked web domains now pose major malware threat

Once harmless web clutter, parked domains now funnel over 90% of visitors to scams, malware and illegal content, Infoblox researchers warn.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web
Firewalls

Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate
Breach Prevention

DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate

Concerns over data privacy and security have intensified following the unprotected database breach linked to the DeepSeek AI programme, exposing sensitive user information.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Firewalls

Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Radware launches advanced threat intelligence service
Semiconductors

Radware launches advanced threat intelligence service

Radware unveils its Threat Intelligence Service, offering real-time attack data to boost threat detection and response times for security teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
New BITSLOTH backdoor uncovered, leverages BITS for C2 comms
Cybersecurity

New BITSLOTH backdoor uncovered, leverages BITS for C2 comms

Elastic Security Labs has uncovered BITSLOTH, a sophisticated Windows backdoor leveraging BITS for covert command-and-control, found in a South American Foreign Ministry breach.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Phishing

Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime

Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection
Semiconductors

Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection

Cybersecurity firm Logpoint bolsters the functionality of its Converged SIEM platform to optimise threat detection and case management.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
PIA launches VPN pass to bolster digital rights in high-risk areas
Virtual Private Networks

PIA launches VPN pass to bolster digital rights in high-risk areas

Private Internet Access launches PIA Privacy Pass, offering free VPN subscriptions to journalists and NGOs in high-risk areas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

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Progress boosts Flowmon with IP address indexing update
Network Infrastructure

Progress boosts Flowmon with IP address indexing update

Progress has announced a major update to its Flowmon platform, integrating IP Address Indexing for up to tenfold faster network activity searches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024