Cybercriminals stories - Page 3
Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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breach prevention
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Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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personal computing devices
Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.
Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
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privacy
Travelling often means relying on public Wi-Fi, but it comes with security risks. Learn how tools like VPNs can protect your financial data from hackers.
Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.
Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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data analytics
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cyber attacks
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.
Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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email security
Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
GenAI’s rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.
Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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mfa
Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.
Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cequence
A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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healthtech
KnowBe4's new report reveals a 30% surge in cyberattacks on global infrastructure, highlighting critical sectors' growing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.
Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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llms
Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.