Threat intelligence stories
Businesses faced a sharp rise in image-based scams as QR code phishing jumped 146% in the first quarter, Microsoft said.
Security teams may get faster risk rankings as TrendAI adds Claude Opus 4.7 to its platform to spot exploitable flaws and apply interim controls.
Ransomware attacks are spreading faster as AI helps criminals exploit flaws within 24 to 48 hours, the report says.
Customers will get a single view of suppliers and cyber exposure as fragmented third-party risk data is linked across separate systems.
Security teams can now automate hunts and investigations from existing workflows as Command Zero opens its platform to AI agents and external systems.
Security teams can now feed AI agents internet-scale intelligence through a new protocol as Team Cymru opens access to Pure Signal customers.
Businesses face rising exposure as AI is used to sharpen phishing, while insecure in-house tools and weak controls widen attack surfaces.
AI-driven attacks are complicating security checks as malicious bots now account for 40% of web traffic, Thales says.
Thousands of motorists and households face fake toll and fine texts that can steal card details and personal data if they click the links.
Attackers could soon exploit software flaws faster and at scale, as security firms say AI is narrowing defenders' response time.
Security teams face new pressure to protect AI data and backups, as Dell adds quantum-ready safeguards and faster recovery tools.
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
The tactic is leaving carriers with revenue losses and customers with unexpected international text charges disguised as routine human checks.
Illicit discussions of AI tools surged 1,500% in late 2025 as attackers used them to speed up vulnerability hunting and exploitation.
It aims to cut the time security teams need to spot exploitable flaws and deploy temporary defences before attackers strike.
As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.
Current frontier models still fall short of stand-alone cyber defence, with the top performer spotting only 46% of attack evidence in Simbian’s test.
Defenders face faster, harder-to-stop attacks as SANS says AI is now built into phishing, malware and reconnaissance at scale.
Security teams could cut response times as the new read-only tools flag coverage gaps and speed early incident triage in Microsoft environments.
Public sector agencies facing tighter cyber scrutiny may gain stronger Azure support as Macquarie Government expands its Microsoft security push.