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Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
4 days ago
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Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.
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Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats
Last month
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.
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Gen data reveals 12% of Kiwis are victims of cybercrime
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
A Gen report has revealed that 12% of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the past year, impacting both finances and mental health.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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ransomware
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smb
SMBs should also consider strong personnel practices and awareness to implement a better defensive strategy than Whac-A-Mole.
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Commvault partners with AI & security firms for improved cyber resilience
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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data protection
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siem
Commvault has partnered with leading security and AI companies to enhance cyber resilience and data insights for hybrid cloud organisations.
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Norton unveils phishing dictionary to identify scams
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Phictionary throws the spotlight on some of the most common phishing attacks detected and blocked by Norton to help people spot the tell-tale signs of scams.