FTC: Americans Lost $2.1 Billion to Social Media Scams Last Year

A new report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that Americans lost $2.1 billion in 2025 to scams that began on social media. Nearly 30% of people who reported losing ...

May 18, 2026 Martin Kraemer

What Is an Al Agent in Cybersecurity?

At the Milken Conference in May 2026, Robert F. Smith, founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, described a shift that every security leader should hear. Software, he said, has moved ...

May 15, 2026 Haylea Reiner, MBA

Why Integrate Threat Intelligence Feeds into Email Security?

It's getting harder to distinguish legitimate emails from malicious ones as phishing messages mimic real conversations, use trusted domains and increasingly leverage AI to scale and ...

May 15, 2026 Martin Kraemer

Redesigning Security Culture for the Agentic Age

The launch of platforms like Moltbook, OpenClaw, and RentAHuman in early 2026 has provided an unsettling glimpse into the future. We are entering a phase of the digital workplace where AI ...

May 15, 2026 KnowBe4 Team

Traffic-Themed SMS Phishing Targets Users Around the World

Researchers at Bitdefender are tracking 40 separate SMS phishing (smishing) campaigns impersonating transport authorities, toll operators, and parking services around the world. The ...

May 14, 2026 Javvad Malik

Fighting AI-Assisted Ransomware Threats

This Anti-Ransomware Day, it's important to recognize the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats and how organizations can fortify their defenses. The evolution from traditional ...

May 14, 2026 KnowBe4 Team

Phishing Attacks Begin Targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup

A major phishing operation is targeting soccer/football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins in June, according to researchers at Flare. The attackers have set up at least ...

May 14, 2026 KnowBe4 Team

Warning: Netflix Phishing Scams Can Lead to Serious Consequences

Researchers at Bitdefender warn that Netflix-themed phishing attacks can have far-reaching consequences if users follow poor security practices. While Netflix is generally associated with ...

May 13, 2026 Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape in India Empowering Human and AI Agents

Introduction In recent years, India has emerged as a significant player in the global digital economy, yet this growth is paralleled by an escalating cybersecurity threat landscape. With ...

May 13, 2026 Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee

The Rise of Cyber Threats and AI in the Philippines: A New Era Beyond Legacy Security

Introduction The Philippines, like many other nations, is witnessing a dramatic increase in cyber threats, fueled by the rapid adoption of digital technologies and the proliferation of ...

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