Cybercriminals stories - Page 15
The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ
Fri, 27th May 2022
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police
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cybercrime
We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.
Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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dark net
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dark web
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fraud
Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.
The growing importance of establishing effective API security
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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api
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cloud services
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identity
Cybercriminals have tended to focus on acquiring user credentials to maximise their ability to traverse targeted IT infrastructures.
Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won’t die
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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cloud services
The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.
Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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fintech
The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
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software
Today we are talking to SonicWall director of product management Suroop Chandran, for the second IT Jam of our SonicWall series.
How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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ddos
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fintech
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api
Australia's move towards open banking has been hindered by slow progress. However, with the right security measures, the future of open banking can be secure.
Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
This year, a spate of high profile ransomware incidents has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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ddos
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supply chain & logistics
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netscout
Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.
Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.
Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.
Nearly a quarter of exploits sold on the cybercriminal underground are more than three years old
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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cybercriminals
Nearly a quarter of exploits for sale in underground forums are over three years old, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro.
Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Mon, 17th May 2021
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ddos
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
5G flaws allow criminals to steal data, cut access to the web
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
5G technology flaws allow criminals to steal data and cut web access, says security assessment by Positive Technologies.
Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.
More than just malware, ransomware 2.0 hits businesses hard
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cyber criminals are shifting their focus from encrypting data to publishing confidential information online, according to Kaspersky researchers.
Report: Majority of New Zealanders exposed to cyber crime
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cybercrime
A NortonLifeLock report reveals 36% of Kiwis experienced cyber crime in 2019, leading to NZ$108 million in losses and over 5 million hours fixing issues.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
Carbon Black: What does cybersecurity have in store for 2019?
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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carbon black
As geopolitical tensions rise, Carbon Black forecasts an increase in destructive cyber attacks, sophisticated counter-detection, and extortion tactics in 2019.
Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Endace's EMEA senior director shares why agility is fundamental to cybersecurity, enforcing that if it isn't top of the agenda, it should be.