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Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in major sting

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Police and tech firms have dismantled Tycoon 2FA, a phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts at industrial scale.

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Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users

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New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.

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Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave

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Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.

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Microsoft & Europol disrupt global Tycoon 2FA scam

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Microsoft and Europol have seized over 300 domains to disrupt Tycoon 2FA, a vast phishing-for-hire service bypassing MFA worldwide.

Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world

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As firewalls fade, digital identity emerges as the core security perimeter, powering zero-trust strategies across cloud and remote work.

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Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it

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Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.

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Ecommpay issues free guide to combat rising eCommerce fraud

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

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Ecommpay launches a free fraud guide for online retailers as UK payment fraud hits GBP £1.17 billion and AI-driven scams rapidly escalate.

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Firms race to counter fast-evolving AI-driven fraud

Fri, 20th Feb 2026

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Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.

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INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m

Fri, 20th Feb 2026

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

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Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

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Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.

Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

Wed, 18th Feb 2026

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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.

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AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study

Sat, 14th Feb 2026

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AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.

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LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.

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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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AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.

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ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.

NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.

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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.

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Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams

Thu, 12th Feb 2026

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Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.

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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.