QR Code Scams Move Off The Laptop And Into Your Pocket

Lately, every conversation I have with cybersecurity experts seems to include the same advice: “Don’t scan QR Codes.” This warning applies to emails and to “urgent” PDFs with official logos and tight deadlines. QR Codes were designed for convenience, but attackers have exploited that same ease. As the saying goes, “We have met the enemy … Read more

Cybersecurity Survey 2026 Spotlights Paid Protection, Windows 11 Migration, And Rising AI Anxiety

AV-Comparatives has released its latest Security Survey, sending a clear message to cybersecurity professionals. People continue to buy security products, switch platforms, and worry about threats from state actors, AI, and surveillance. The group describes the project as “a comprehensive global study capturing current user behavior, technology preferences, and threat perceptions.” Global Sample And A … Read more

AI-Powered Social Engineering Spikes in 2026, Report Warns of Compressed Attack Timelines

The new Cyber Security Report 2026 from Check Point Research shows that threats are growing faster and more complex. In 2025, investigators saw criminals automate scams, speed up attacks, and run ransomware operations more efficiently. AI is a key driver, helping with persuasion, information gathering, and malware creation. Insurers and CISOs now see more frequent … Read more

Cyber Incidents 2025: 10 Costly Shocks That Redefined Cyber Liability Insurance

In 2025, a series of cyber incidents hit businesses hard. Marks & Spencer stopped online orders and faced weeks of disruption. Jaguar Land Rover paused production and took major losses. npm supply-chain attacks put developer secrets at risk. Cloud outages at AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare caused widespread service failures. Tokio Marine HCC International documented these … Read more

Ransomware Loses Its Crown as Phishing and Fraud Explode, WEF Warns

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 highlights that fraudsters are now a bigger concern than ransomware groups. The report, released today, warns that CEOs are most worried about phishing and cyber-enabled fraud, especially as AI makes these attacks more convincing, costly, and common. Fraud And Phishing Take The Top Spot According to the … Read more

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