What do US #CommSec, #HowardLutnick, a man who "miraculously" escaped death during the 9/11 Attacks, #JeffreyEpstein, #LesWexner, the #RussianMafia and convicted FELON, adjudicated sex offender and alleged #Russian asset, donald #trump have in common? Money laundering (allegedly): shorturl.at/bDiV4
Cyber News Roundup – W/E 09/01/2026
🛑 Malicious Chrome extension stole AI chats.
📊 53% of execs prioritise AI gains over security.
⚠️ Grok AI under fire for deepfake abuse.
(Source: The Hacker News, TechCentral, RTÉ)
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Cyber Round-up
London councils hit by cyber attack; services and data affected (Sky News)
Shai-Hulud malware infects 500+ npm packages, leaks secrets to GitHub (BleepingComputer)
FBI: $262M lost to ATO fraud in 2023 (The Hacker News)
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We are hosting a webinar: Beyond Pen Testing. Why Breach and Attack Simulation is the Future of Security Validation
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f96d09...
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In a cyber incident, speed matters. Our expert response team acts fast to contain and eliminate threats, protecting your operations and reputation.
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Why Proactive Security Pays Off
Waiting for a breach to act is costly for your business. CommSec's managed vulnerability scanning and penetration testing uncover weaknesses before attackers do, saving you downtime, damage, and disruption.
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'Fraudster, con-man, liar': Convicted scammer ripping off vulnerable veterans #Militaryadvocates #Commsec #Army
📅 Windows 10’s final major update addresses 173 bugs
Microsoft has issued its final Patch Tuesday for Windows 10, fixing 173 vulnerabilities, including 2 zero-days. (zdnet.com)
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Cyber security is not just about tools.
CheckScan+ is powered by CREST-certified analysts who validate every scan.
No false positives. Just results you can trust.
👉 Meet our team: commsec.ie/team-members/
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CrowdStrike’s 2025 report shows 52% of exploited vulnerabilities are tied to initial access.
Patch early. Patch often.
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NIS2, DORA, and ISO27001 compliance should not be a maze. We guide you through every step, giving you clarity, confidence, and audit-ready documentation.
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🚨 CrowdStrike reports that 81% of interactive intrusions are malware-free — relying on legitimate tools to evade detection. Antivirus alone is not enough.
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Your business deserves more than off-the-shelf security tools. At CommSec, we partner with you to create a tailored strategy that fits your industry, compliance needs, and budget. Because protecting your business means understanding it first.
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Extortion-only ransomware attacks have doubled in a year. Criminals do not always need encryption to hold you to ransom. Know the risks.
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Voice phishing is now one of the most effective entry points for attackers.
H1 2025 already exceeds all vishing activity from 2024.
Human error is being exploited at scale.
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In this episode of The Cyber Cookie, CommSec Founder David McNamara answers your questions on EU rules, resilience, and the real impact of today’s security controls.
Listen now and stay ahead: commsec.ie/podcast/
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🔁 Now Available On Demand
Missed our recent webinar with Check Point? You can now watch The Hacker’s Lens: Uncovering Risks in Your External Attack Surface at your convenience.
commsec.ie/about/webina...
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⏳ Less than 1 week to go! Cyber attackers are exploiting more vulnerabilities, stolen credentials, and using more phishing websites than ever before. Secure your place 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e7194a...
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CommSec partners with Check Point Software to protect your business against modern threats. Join our live webinar on 22 July at 12pm: "The Hacker’s Lens: Uncovering Risks in Your External Attack Surface."
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e7194a...
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Exploited vulnerabilities caused 32% of ransomware attacks last year, according to the Sophos State of Ransomware 2025. Unpatched systems remain a top risk. Prioritise updates before attackers do.
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Backup ≠ resilience.
Our CTO Barry says it best if ransomware can reach your backups, they are part of the problem, not the solution. NIS2 demands more: isolation, immutability, and testing.
Read how to build backup resilience: commsec.ie/why-backups-...
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🚨 New Partnership Alert
CommSec + Binarii Labs = next-gen data resilience.
Sovereign-first, breach-resistant architecture. No full file ever stored in one place.
Built for DORA, NIS2 & GDPR.
Cyber threats evolve so must your defences.
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Big night ahead! 🎉
We’re finalists in 2 categories at the #TechExcellenceAwards:
🏆 Private Sector Project of the Year (with Enfer Group)
🛡️ Managed Security Provider of the Year
Huge thanks to our team and clients. Best of luck to all finalists tonight! #CyberSecurity #CommSec
🚨 Exciting news! CommSec Cyber Security is now on BlueSky! 🚨
We’re here to provide leading-edge protection, from Managed SOC to proactive MDR services. Stay tuned for insights, updates, and tips to secure your business. 💻🔐
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