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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Group-IB uncovers new Linux RAT targeting Thai company networks
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cybersecurity
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Group-IB reveals 'Krasue', a fresh Linux Remote Access Trojan (RAT), targeting solely Thailand-based companies.
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Rising ransomware attacks exploit remote access software, warns WatchGuard report
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cybersecurity
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fbi
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watchguard technologies
Endpoint ransomware attacks see an 89% rise, whilst cybercriminals increase exploitation of remote access software, according to WatchGuard.
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New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities
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cybersecurity
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emergency services
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canada
SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.
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Britons struggle to spot AI-generated fake news, reveals study
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ai
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scams
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Study shows up to half of Britons struggle to spot AI-manufactured fake news, despite claims of discernment ability.
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Military cyber security market to reach $7.2 billion by 2029
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digital transformation
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ml
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cybersecurity
Surge predicted in military cyber security market, poised to reach a significant $7.2bn by 2029, according to figures from Adroit Market Research.
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WatchGuard predicts cybersecurity threats and trends for 2024
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ml
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dark web
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Cybersecurity leader WatchGuard predicts a rise in AI-driven cyber threats, VR/MR headset attacks and harmful QR codes in 2024.
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Cybercriminals wary of AI usage in operations – Sophos
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Sophos uncovers that despite recognising AI's potential, cybercriminals remain cautious about its integration in operations.
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Enzoic predicts cybersecurity trends & threats for 2024
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ransomware
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malware
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Enzoic CTO, Mike Wilson, forecasts key 2024 cybersecurity trends, underscoring API attacks and automation needs.
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Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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reviews
Cybercrime surge sees a 32% rise in counterfeit applications on app stores in 2023, posing a serious threat to user safety.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
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cybersecurity
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mfa
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passwords
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
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Logi-Tech & ARIA Cybersecurity unite to defend Australian infrastructure
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ARIA Cybersecurity and Logi-Tech introduce AZT PROTECT, a novel service aimed at defending Australia's crucial infrastructure from cyber threats.
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Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
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online shopping
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fraud
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Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
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Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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email security
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domain names
Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.
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NSFOCUS reveals alarming surge in DDoS attacks in 2022 report
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ddos
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china
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NSFOCUS's 2022 report reveals a worrying increase in DDoS attacks, with the frequency of terabit-level attacks rising to 40.
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Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats
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firewall
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ransomware
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malware
Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.
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Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens e-commerce platforms
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application security
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cybersecurity
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retail
Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on e-commerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.
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Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams
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malware
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accenture
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spyware
Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.
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Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024
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microsoft
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
Tesserent's cybersecurity experts anticipate AI risks, a growing skills shortage, and regulatory changes by 2024.
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Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems
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it infrastructure
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cyber attacks
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Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems. .
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Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023
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microsoft
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atlassian
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cybercriminals
Cyberattacks surge by 11% amid Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia, and Taiwan-China tensions, highlighting new hacktivist trends.
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
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dark web
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san francisco
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
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Australians' growing anxiety over data security highlighted by Norton
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cybersecurity
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norton
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online shopping
Norton reveals over 70% of Australians are concerned about personal data security, with fears rising amid AI shopping scams.
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McAfee's hacker list reveals Margot Robbie among top 10 exploited celebrities
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McAfee reveals cybercriminals exploit Australian actress Margot Robbie and other celebrities for online scams.