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Cyber-attackers target COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in sweeping phishing campaign
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Cyber-attackers target COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in sweeping phishing campaign

IBM releases bombshell report on phishing campaign targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in multiple countries.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question
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Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question

Many organisations struggle to create an effective threat model, but internal threat intelligence data can provide valuable insights.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Kaseya acquires phishing defense platform, Graphus
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Kaseya acquires phishing defense platform, Graphus

The Graphus solution uses AI technology to defend Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite inboxes from a variety of threats delivered via email.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report
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60% of IT managers think email cyber-attacks are 'inevitable' - report

A report from Mimecast reveals that 60% of IT managers see email cyber-attacks as unavoidable within the next year, heightening security concerns.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
Google most popular brand to impersonate in phishing campaigns - report
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Google most popular brand to impersonate in phishing campaigns - report

A new report from Barracuda released today shows 100,000 attacks impersonating reputable brands, with 65% of this figure using Google as a masquerade.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
Spear phishing techniques evolving to execute lateral attacks – Barracuda
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Spear phishing techniques evolving to execute lateral attacks – Barracuda

Barracuda's research uncovered fresh insights into how these popular attacks are evolving and the tactics used by cybercriminals to try to make them successful.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Financial organisations plagued by spear phishing attacks
Firewalls

Financial organisations plagued by spear phishing attacks

Finance department employees are most heavily targeted by these attacks, because they are most likely to deal with banks and other financial institutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
One Identity: How to mitigate the risks of spearphishing
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One Identity: How to mitigate the risks of spearphishing

Targeting one company rather than casting a wide net allows threat actors to take a more sophisticated approach.

By Serkan Cetin • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2019
Bait, hook and catch – targeted spearphishing on the rise
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Bait, hook and catch – targeted spearphishing on the rise

Spearphishing attacks are on the rise, with cybercriminals targeting enterprises through personalised and intricate methods to steal sensitive data and funds.

By Mark Lukie • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Can you spot the phish? Google's quiz puts you to the test
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Can you spot the phish? Google's quiz puts you to the test

Google's Jigsaw challenges users with an eight-question quiz to sharpen their phishing detection skills, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Businesses too slow on attack detection – CrowdStrike
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Businesses too slow on attack detection – CrowdStrike

The 2018 CrowdStrike Services Cyber Intrusion Casebook reveals IR strategies, lessons learned, and trends derived from more than 200 cases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
4 tips to keep safe when phishing for treats this Halloween
Firewalls

4 tips to keep safe when phishing for treats this Halloween

Jason Howells shares Barracuda MSP's top four tips to protect your business and help identify a phishing scam from a mile away.

By Jason Howells • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender
Malware

Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender

To limit the risk of being discovered, attackers operated outside of normal business hours and cashout operations were planned for weekends.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems
Malware

Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems

Verizon's comprehensive annual DBIR report has just been released with a number of shocking findings like ransomware incidents doubling in number.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Spear Phishing stories

Phishing actors play on Covid-19 fears
Malware

Phishing actors play on Covid-19 fears

Phishing campaigns are exploiting coronavirus anxiety, with fake health alerts and newly registered domains helping criminals harvest credentials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 22nd Mar 2020
Five ways to improve your email security to protect you and your company’s information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security to protect you and your company’s information

Weak account settings and careless clicks can expose personal data, let criminals impersonate you and compromise linked services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
How to get SMBs to take their cybersecurity seriously
Firewalls

How to get SMBs to take their cybersecurity seriously

Barracuda's APJ sales VP sat down to explain how he sees the NZ SMB security market and how partners can go about helping them stay safe.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018