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Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Malware

Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business

Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report
Firewalls

Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report

Positive Technologies' new report shows that external attackers can breach 93% of networks and insiders have full control in all cases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar
Malware

Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar

2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers
Gaming

New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers

A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Data Privacy

Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports

Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous
Phishing

Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous

Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities
Hacking

Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities

The rise in online transactions has led to a surge in cyber-attacks, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in corporate payment systems, warns eftsure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021
HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table
Cybersecurity

HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table

HackerOne introduces new features for its security intelligence services, including a worldwide top 10 ranking table and CVE Exploitation Index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Passwordless

Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach

Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2021
Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Cybersecurity

Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'

Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk
Cloud Security

HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk

HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Supply Chain

Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
High demand for hackers on the dark web
Dark web

High demand for hackers on the dark web

High demand for hackers on the dark web, with 90% of users seeking access to web resources, says Positive Technologies research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
Cybersecurity spending to increase following SolarWinds hacking
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity spending to increase following SolarWinds hacking

Hackers breached software provider SolarWinds, directly infecting the company's Orion software as well as several local, state and federal agencies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys
Virtual Private Networks

Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys

Hackers can gain control of internet-enabled sex devices, including a male chastity cage, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Gaming

Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint

Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report
Health Technologies

Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report

Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors
Phishing

Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors

Hackers are targeting delivery vendors in email phishing campaigns to exploit the holiday shopping season, warns Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020