Cybercriminals stories
Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
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gaming
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mfa
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email security
Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.
Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
DeepSeek breach highlights centralised AI vulnerabilities
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breach prevention
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ai security
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces a major data breach, leading experts to advocate for decentralised AI systems to enhance security and mitigate user data risks.
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.
You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
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data protection
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devops
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iot
As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.
Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns
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uc
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ransomware
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phishing
Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.
Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
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malware
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edr
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cybersecurity
CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.
AI technology: A game changer for cybercriminals globally
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.
Kaspersky warns of increasing threats from tampered NFC tags
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky warns of rising risks from hacked NFC tags, urging users to stay vigilant against potential phishing and malware threats as NFC adoption grows.
ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.