Cybercriminals stories - Page 11

UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cohesity
Despite policies against it, 97% of UK businesses have paid ransoms following cyberattacks in the past two years, reveals alarming research from Cohesity.
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Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Rising use of QR codes and Large Language Models, automation in Managed Service Providers, booming AI spear phishing on the Dark Web, acceleration of AI-based 'vishing', and privacy threats from VR/MR headsets are predicted to shape the cybersecurity realm in 2024.

Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.

Venafi launches solution to combat software supply chain attacks
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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application security
Venafi has unveiled the Stop Unauthorized Code Solution, designed to bolster enterprise security against software supply chain attacks by preventing unauthorised code in any operating system.

'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.

Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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surveillance
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.

Egress report highlights rising concern over phishing threats
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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phishing
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email security
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agentic ai
Egress' Email Security Risk Report reveals that 94% of organisations have fallen victim to phishing attempts, demonstrating an alarming escalation in cyber threats.

Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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encryption
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passwordless
Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.

CybeReady debuts QR code 'Quishing' simulation tool for 2024
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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it training
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email security
In response to the surge in Quishing attacks, cybersecurity firm CybeReady introduces advanced QR Code Phishing Simulations and QR safety-centric 'Awareness Bites' into training platform.

CybeReady introduces new QR code phishing simulations
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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CybeReady has introduced QR Code Phishing Simulations to its training suite, to arm businesses against the rising trend of quishing.

The 2023 ransomware stats: A look back to plan ahead
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
What can the 2023 ransomware stats tell us about the year that was, and how can we use them to plan for the year ahead?.

Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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avast
Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.

McAfee unveils AI tool to defend against deepfake audio at CES 2024
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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email security
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McAfee Corp unveils Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology with a 90% accuracy rate for detecting deepfake audio, at CES 2024, enhancing defences against AI-enabled scams.

Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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bots
Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.

Financial sector tops list for cyber attacks – report
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
Netwrix report identifies financial industry as prime cybercriminal target with 77% recording attacks in past year.

Egress experts predict wave of AI weaponisation in cyber threats for 2024
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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phishing
Egress forecasts AI-powered cyber threats to soar in 2024, with cybercriminals exploiting artificial intelligence.

EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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it training
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phishing
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email security
EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.

Kaspersky uncovers FakeSG, Akira and AMOS as latest cyber threats
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky reveals FakeSG, Akira, and AMOS as latest cross-platform cyber threats, highlighting the need for constant vigilance.

Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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mfa
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data privacy
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passwordless
Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.

'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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uc
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digital entertainment
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ai
Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.