Cybercriminals stories
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Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
2 days ago
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ransomware
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data analytics
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cyber attacks
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.
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Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
4 days ago
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cx
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martech
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email security
Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.
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GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
5 days ago
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physical security
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phishing
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email security
GenAI’s rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.
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Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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mdm
Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.
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Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
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cequence
A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.
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KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
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uc
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edutech
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telco
KnowBe4's new report reveals a 30% surge in cyberattacks on global infrastructure, highlighting critical sectors' growing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
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threat intelligence
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
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Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
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Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.
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Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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threat intelligence
Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
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Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
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email security
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cybersecurity
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financial institutions
As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.
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NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
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HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4’s Q2 2024 phishing report reveals HR-related emails are top-clicked, with QR code scams rising, emphasising urgent need for security awareness training.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.
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The 2024 Olympics’ unseen cyber competition
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ransomware
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malware
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breach prevention
As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.
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You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Malicious ads are becoming hard to spot, warns Avast in its Q1/2024 Threat Report. Even legitimate platforms like YouTube are now targets for sophisticated malvertising schemes.
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Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
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Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
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dr
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data protection
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data privacy
Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.