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A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
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Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Equifax and Norton unite to fortify identity safety for Australians, integrating Norton’s identity monitoring into Equifax's subscriptions, addressing rising fears of identity theft.
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New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.
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'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ransomware
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network security
Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.
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Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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A surge in cyberattacks prompts Australia to strengthen their digital defence, aiming to utilise education and a 'human factor' to thwart attacks amid rising hacker innovation.
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Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.
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Trustwave launches Threat Intelligence as a Service for businesses
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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Trustwave has introduced Threat Intelligence as a Service (TIaaS), a proactive tool in cybersecurity to provide businesses with actionable, personalised threat intelligence.
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Record rise in zero-day vulnerabilities exposed in Google-Mandiant report
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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personal computing devices
Google and Mandiant's cybersecurity report reveals a 50% rise in exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, with China being the leading perpetrator.
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CyberArk launches industry's first identity-centric secure browser
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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data protection
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CyberArk launches industry-first identity-centric secure browser, providing a robust blend of security, privacy, and efficiency suited to varying user needs and ensuring protection of sensitive data.
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How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Cybercriminals increasingly harness AI for innovative and harder-to-detect attacks, using tools like ChatGPT to improve malware efficiency, automate phishing attempts and exploit APIs vulnerabilities.
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Blackpoint Cyber launches free protection programme
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
Blackpoint Cyber rolls out the Blackpoint Community Protection Programme, offering Managed Service Providers free, 24/7 security monitoring.
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Rising trend of cybersecurity experts turning to cybercrime
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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CIISec flags growing concern over cybersecurity professionals engaging in cybercrime, incited by the enticing monetary gains of the dark web.
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Overcoming the threat of account takeover fraud
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online accounts in identity theft surge, with ATO fraud attacks increasing by over 350% in 2023, finds digital fraud management firm, Sift.
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Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Opera enhances its AI-centric browser, Opera One, prepping for a complete revamp of the online user experience with added features and a commitment to green tech.
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Keeper Security joins Amazon Web Services Partner Network
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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pam
Keeper Security joins the Amazon Web Services Partner Network in a proactive move to enhance digital protection strategies, while confronting growing cybersecurity threats.
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36m AI & gaming credentials breached, Kaspersky reveals
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals over 36m AI and gaming credentials, including Roblox and OpenAI, have been feasted on by infostealers within three years.
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Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
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BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.
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BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.
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Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.