Social Engineering stories
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Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
4 days ago
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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.
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Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
4 days ago
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ai
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asia pacific
The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
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GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
5 days ago
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physical security
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phishing
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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.
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CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
Last month
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.
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Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Abnormal Security’s latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.
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August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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black hat
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
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digital signage
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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Strengthening an organisations cybersecurity posture in the hybrid work era
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
As hybrid work becomes the norm, organisations face increased cybersecurity challenges, requiring robust strategies and a vigilant workplace culture.
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The 2024 Olympics’ unseen cyber competition
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ransomware
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malware
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breach prevention
As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.
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You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Malicious ads are becoming hard to spot, warns Avast in its Q1/2024 Threat Report. Even legitimate platforms like YouTube are now targets for sophisticated malvertising schemes.
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Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
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Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud
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physical security
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email security
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scams
Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.
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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
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malware
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.
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Fake Wi-Fi hotspots in Australian airports threaten data security
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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airport
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public wi-fi
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social engineering
Free Wi-Fi networks at Australian airports have been found to be set up with malicious intent to steal data, warns SearchInform's analyst Sergio Bertoni.
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Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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application security
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supply chain systems
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social engineering
A malicious Python package, lr-utils-lib, targets macOS developers to steal Google Cloud credentials, Checkmarx's research reveals, adding new threats to both systems and social engineering tactics.
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Appdome survey highlights consumer demand for better app security
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data privacy
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mobile apps
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social engineering
Appdome’s latest survey reveals a surge in consumer demand for robust mobile app security, urging brands to prioritise protection against evolving threats.
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Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain systems
Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons report reveals rising cyber threats, emphasising advanced social engineering, cloud security, ransomware, and AI exploitation.
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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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martech
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cdp
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.