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WatchGuard predicts cybersecurity threats and trends for 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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ExpressVPN pioneers post-quantum protection in VPN industry
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ExpressVPN has launched post-quantum protection in its VPN protocol, defending against future quantum computing threats.
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OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
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Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.
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Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.
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From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts
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No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.
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Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC
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Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.
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Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry
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Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on cyber threats facing financial services sector, equipping organisations with mitigation strategies.