AI-powered cyberattacks rise as criminals target businesses worldwide: Report

AI increases the dangers of phishing and cyberattacks, says Dutch data authority

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing the risks of phishing and cyberattacks, and organizations need to immediately take action to get their cybersecurity in order,

Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies warn of new AI models impact on cyber risks

Cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology is poised to supercharge offensive hacking capabilities, and urgent action is needed to face up to the ‌threat, U.S., British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand cybersecurity agency officials said on Monday.

Smooth AI criminal drives 'first' end-to-end agentic ransomware attack

Don't count on the LLM to return your data - even if you pay up

Brokerages Are Racing To Adopt AI. Costs And Headaches Are On The Rise

Artificial intelligence is the No. 1 buzzword in business, and it's no different in commercial real estate, where transaction specialists are being pushed to reinvent how they work. As firms race to weave AI into their operations, some have integrated...

The 'Boss Scam': Hackers target CEOs and firms

The 'Boss Scam': Hackers target CEOs and firms

'Cheating, deceiving': govt pledges to probe AI risks

Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.

AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns

AI has given cybercriminals a big advantage in attacking organizations, which they are using to go after weaknesses on edge devices The post AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns appeared first on TechRepublic.

How AI Is Changing Commercial Security Systems

The days of a mere recording and forgetting security system are gone. Artificial intelligence is transforming commercial security systems to be smarter, more active and much more effective in today’s world. It’s like taking an ordinary alarm system to a higher level and having a sentry who knows what is going on. AI-Powered Threat Detection [] The post How AI Is Changing Commercial Security Systems appeared first on QuintDaily.

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance

Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months

Western intelligence agencies warn that the world’s top artificial intelligence models are becoming so advanced that in a few months they’ll pose serious cybersecurity risks to the United States. “(AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead,” says a statement published this week by the Five Eyes intel coalition. ... The post Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months appeared first on The New American.

AI Power Without Responsibility

Argentina is registering companies run solely by artificial intelligence, with a human kept around only to answer legal claims. There's a huge danger in this gee-whiz tech

Microsoft Warns Poisoned MCP Tool Descriptions Can Make AI Agents Leak Data

New Microsoft research shows how attackers can hijack AI agents that act on a user's behalf, using nothing more than a poisoned tool description to make the agent quietly hand over company data to an outsider. The trick is that the agent never breaks a rule. Every step looks routine, so in a default setup no alarm may fire. The work comes from Microsoft Incident Response and its

iPhone Users: Be Aware of This New ‘Apple High Alert’ Scam

The scam is designed to make you act quickly—and turn over sensitive information to bad actors. Don’t fall for it.

Experts warn AI could both fight and conceal corruption

Experts warned Friday that artificial intelligence could serve as both a safeguard against corruption and a structural threat to transparency as the technology is increasingly embedded in public administration and oversight. “In anti-corruption policy, AI can be a double-edged sword,” said Choi Yong-jeon, a professor at Daejin University, during the International Anti-Corruption Forum co-hosted by South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and the United Nations Development Progra

A fake AI agent skill passed every security scanner and reportedly reached 26,000 agents

Security firm AIR built a fake AI agent skill, pushed it through a popular skill marketplace and promoted it with an Instagram ad, and says it reached roughly 26,000 agents, including some on corporate accounts. Every skill security scanner the firm tested it against marked it safe. The payload was harmless by design, collecting only [] This story continues at The Next Web

Artificial Intelligence is Raising Cyber Threats

Artificial Intelligence is Raising Cyber Threats

How IAM providers are preparing for agentic AI

There is little doubt that enterprises will be deploying agentic AI. As such, technology firms are looking at various ways to secure these systems

Tech giant tells Bondi Royal Commission AI can help block online hate speech

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard from a major tech company about how artificial intelligence could be used to curb the spread of abusive material online. Anthropic says its AI system, Claude, includes safeguards designed to detect and stop hate speech. The company’s Australian general manager, Theo Hourmouzis, says in cases involving extreme violence, the platform may also alert law enforcement.

Why AI could be a financial ‘sludge’ buster

Regulators want to use the technology in their bid to cut red tape

Cybercrime now ranks among world’s biggest economic threats – e-Crime Bureau founder

Founder and Executive Chair of e-Crime Bureau, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, says the cost of cybercrime has become so large that it must be treated as a major economic threat, not only a technology or law-enforcement problem. He says online fraud, identity impersonation, phishing, brand impersonation and other cyber-enabled crimes are draining value from individuals, businesses []

Intelligence agencies warn AI models could launch crippling cyberattacks in months

A group of intelligence agencies from across the world, including the U.S., warned on Monday that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity risks, urging global leaders to act swiftly to stay ahead of malicious actors. The Five Eyes group, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, said in a joint statement that...

AI astroturfing videos are here 

It’s not just politicians starring in deepfakes these days. AI is being used to create fake everyday citizens pushing manufactured political opinions. It’s a new, cheaper form of astroturfing. The best defense is looking for signs of AI and slowing down before you share.

Nextdoor: Building An AI Business That Big Companies Can't Copy

Nextdoor: Building An AI Business That Big Companies Can't Copy

OpenAI restricts new ChatGPT model release amid US cybersecurity review

The move follows increased scrutiny of advanced AI systems after concerns that powerful models could be misused for cyberattacks

Mastercard’s AI payment revolution reaches Hungary as K&H prepares for the next era of shopping

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond product recommendations and search tools, and could soon play a direct role in making purchases on behalf of consumers, as Mastercard's new technology is about to make waves in Hungary. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/mastercards-ai-payment-hungary-kh/

Job scams are getting more sophisticated, and they’re costing Americans millions

Nearly all scammers are using AI to track targets. It’s making the usual red flags harder to decipher.

Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models

Frontier AI models are 'fundamentally transforming' offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.

AI is already reshaping US politics at every level

Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it’s coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the ...

When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI

When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI

The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human

An AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials — meaning it wasn't quite the fully autonomous cybercrime debut that last week's headlines suggested.

Hati-hati terima wang daripada sumber tidak diketahui

PUTRAJAYA: Isu jenayah siber semakin kompleks dengan taktik baharu dengan menyasarkan mangsa lapisan kedua iaitu individu yang menerima wang daripada aliran dana jenayah tanpa mengetahui sumber sebenar. Kelompok itu bukan mangsa yang kehilangan wang akibat ditipu, sebaliknya menjadi mangsa kepada proses penguatkuasaan apabila akaun mereka dibekukan kerana menerima transaksi yang dipercayai berkaitan jenayah siber. Presiden ... Read more The post Hati-hati terima wang daripada sumber tidak diketahui appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Seeking Stamina Boosters, Thousands Fall Into Cyber Extortion Trap

Operating through sophisticated call centers, the gang exploited personal vulnerabilities by selling fake stamina-enhancing medicines online and then extorted the buyers by posing as law enforcement...

AI in Physical Security: From Hype to Practical Value

Artificial intelligence is drawing more attention across the physical security industry. In the 2026 Genetec State of Physical Security report, based on input from more than 7,300 security professionals worldwide, AI ranked alongside access control and video surveillance as a key priority for the year ahead. That interest is understandable, as security teams are dealing []

CrowdStrike vs. SentinelOne: Which Is the Better AI Stock?

AI is changing cybersecurity fast. See how CrowdStrike and SentinelOne compare as threats grow smarter and investors weigh safety against upside.

AOC wants to ‘break up’ tech giants after Apple hikes prices

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said Congress should pursue antitrust legislation to “break up” large technology companies after Apple significantly raised prices on its products. The progressive lawmaker spoke on the dangers of Big Tech during a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. “The problem that we have is these big companies — they think they []...Click to read more

The Biggest Mistake Business Owners Make With AI

By Marie Ryan, who is a marketing and AI trainer based in Ireland. Over the last two years, AI has gone from something most people had barely heard of to something almost everyone has tried at least once. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are now part of everyday business conversations, and most business []

Why this fully agentic ransomware attack is giving researchers nightmares

JadePuffer could be the first reported case of a ransomware attack driven by AI from start to finish. How can businesses respond?

The Rise of AI Policing Is Outpacing the Constitution, Critics Warn

Artificial intelligence systems are being adopted by law enforcement agencies to analyze surveillance footage, body camera video, and other digital evidence.