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KnowBe4’s new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks

Fri, 26th May 2023
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KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.
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Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
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Intellectual property, automobile hacking, and economic challenges amongst 2023 cybersecurity challenges

Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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Driven by nation-state threats, market competition and internal threats, many companies will face an increased risk of losing valuable intellectual property.
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Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for

Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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VPN Encryption: How it Protects Your Data and Keeps the Internet Secure. Learn about encryption and its role in internet security. #CyberSecurity.
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Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.
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Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
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Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Positive Technologies' new report shows that external attackers can breach 93% of networks and insiders have full control in all cases.
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Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.
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Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.
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New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.
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Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
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Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.
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Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities

Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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The rise in online transactions has led to a surge in cyber-attacks, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in corporate payment systems, warns eftsure.
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HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table

Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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HackerOne introduces new features for its security intelligence services, including a worldwide top 10 ranking table and CVE Exploitation Index.
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Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach

Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
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Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'

Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.
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HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk

Tue, 18th May 2021
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HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.
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Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Thu, 13th May 2021
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Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.
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High demand for hackers on the dark web

Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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High demand for hackers on the dark web, with 90% of users seeking access to web resources, says Positive Technologies research.
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Cybersecurity spending to increase following SolarWinds hacking

Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Hackers breached software provider SolarWinds, directly infecting the company’s Orion software as well as several local, state and federal agencies.