Category Archives: Security

02Dec/25

Fraud’s New Frontier: AI, Deepfakes, and Global Networks

Dec. 02, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Sumsub Fraud Report 2025-2026 focuses on the “Sophistication Shift,” which describes the fundamental change in identity fraud from high-volume, basic attempts to fewer, more targeted, and financially damaging AI-enabled operations. This shift is driven primarily by the industrialisation of deception via generative AI, leading to an explosion in deepfakes and highly realistic synthetic identities across all major digital ecosystems. The analysis provides comprehensive regional breakdowns for Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and North America, demonstrating that even in markets where overall fraud rates are stabilising, the remaining attacks are significantly more complex and harder to detect. Continue reading

25Nov/25

NATO Partners with Google Cloud for Sovereign AI Security

Nov. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A multi-million-dollar contract between NATO and Google Cloud for a secure, AI-enabled sovereign cloud solution  involves the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) selecting Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped to modernise its infrastructure, specifically supporting the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). The purpose of using GDC air-gapped is to ensure uncompromised data residency, operational control, and high security for classified workloads, as this technology operates in completely disconnected environments. Both parties emphasise that this collaboration will significantly accelerate NATO’s digital modernisation efforts and enable the organisation to securely harness advanced AI and cloud capabilities. The Chief Technology Officer of NCIA confirmed that partnering with industry is vital for NATO’s digital transformation, allowing them to create a resilient and scalable cloud environment for highly sensitive data. Continue reading

06Nov/25

VIPRE Q3 2025 Email Threat Landscape Report

The report provided by VIPRE Security Group concerning their Q3 2025 Email Threat Landscape Report, which details how cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to bypass traditional email defences. The report reveals that commercial clutter makes up the largest proportion of email volume and is intentionally used to desensitise users, enabling malicious emails like phishing attempts to blend in. Key findings highlight that attackers frequently exploit compromised URLs or open redirects and are strategically targeting Outlook and Google mailboxes, which together constitute ninety per cent of observed phishing attacks. Furthermore, the report notes emerging technical trends such as the use of Fetch API for credential exfiltration and the abuse of Apple’s TestFlight platform to distribute malicious iOS applications, while acknowledging that geographic dispersion across spam-sending markets is making traditional IP blocking ineffective. Overall, the source stresses that organisations must adopt equally adaptive and layered defences to counter the evolving threat landscape. Continue reading

13Sep/25

Security delivered for working people as UK-US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing

From:
Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon John Healey MP
Published
12 September 2025

UK – US defence and security ties enhanced through major deal with Google Cloud – delivering the Government’s Plan for Change.
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30Apr/25

OpenSSF Launches Free Course to Prepare Developers for the EU Cyber Resilience Act

The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), in collaboration with LF Education, announces the general availability of LFEL1001, a free online course designed to help software developers understand and prepare for the requirements of the European Union (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Continue reading

24Jan/25

Opengrep: Security Rivals Unite Against Semgrep’s Clampdown

Jan. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  Ten competing cybersecurity firms have collaboratively launched Opengrep, an open-source alternative to Semgrep, following Semgrep’s decision to restrict its open-source features. This move aims to preserve open access to code security analysis tools and prevent the commercialisation of crucial features. Continue reading

23Jan/25

Cybersecurity Priorities 2025

Jan. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  Info-Tech Research Group’s 2025 Security Priorities report identifies key cybersecurity challenges, including the rise of AI-powered threats and quantum computing. The report, based on extensive research, advises organisations to proactively manage risks by operationalising AI security, strengthening identity management, and building resilient vendor security practices. Continue reading

08Jan/25

$315 Billion Biometric Digital Identity Market

Jan. 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  The Prism Project’s report on the biometric digital identity market projects a $315 billion revenue opportunity by 2024, driven by increasing adoption across various sectors. Key findings highlight significant growth in biometric and digital identity transactions globally, alongside challenges and opportunities within the industry.
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17Nov/24

Fraud Week 2024 shines a light on AI-driven deception, Nov. 17 – 23

Among the 13,500 people surveyed for SAS’ 2023 Faces of Fraud consumer fraud study, 7 in 10 reported falling victim to fraud at least once. Nearly 40% of the 16-country survey’s respondents reported two or more fraud experiences. To counter rampant AI-fueled scams, data and AI leader SAS again allies with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and hundreds of organizations worldwide to promote anti-fraud readiness and education throughout International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 17 – 23, 2024. Continue reading