Sam's News — email-security — 2026-09-01

Security

7.5 AI-powered phishing attacks erode effectiveness of traditional email security defenses

Artificial intelligence is being weaponized in phishing campaigns, rendering conventional email security measures less effective.

Sources: AI Insider RSS Update to: AI-Enhanced Phishing Attacks Becoming Harder to Detect, Warns Security Firm

6 Rising business email compromise scams targeting Australian firms

PhishByte warns of increasing BEC (business email compromise) scams affecting Australian companies.

Sources: CFOtech Australia RSS

6 FBI warns of deceptive phishing campaign targeting prominent individuals

The FBI has alerted the public to a sophisticated phishing campaign specifically targeting high-profile individuals.

Sources: cyberscoop.com RSS

5 Netpoleon ANZ expands Cofense phishing defense partnership

Netpoleon ANZ has expanded its partnership with Cofense to strengthen phishing defense capabilities.

Sources: SecurityBrief Australia RSS

5 KnowBe4 launches Google Workspace email security product Defend

KnowBe4 launches Defend, a new email security product designed for Google Workspace environments.

Sources: SecurityBrief Australia RSS

5 Philippine SSS warns members of email and text message scams

The Philippine Social Security System warns beneficiaries against phishing scams via email and text messages.

Sources: pia.gov.ph RSS

4 Microsoft hosts cybersecurity incident response workshop

Microsoft is offering a cybersecurity incident response workshop to help organizations strengthen crisis preparedness and response capabilities.

Sources: Microsoft Security Blog RSS

Policy

2 DESOPADEC promotes 'School Is No Scam' campaign in Anglican community

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) continued its "School Is No Scam" awareness campaign through engagement with Anglican Church leaders.

Sources: Fresh Angle RSS