Social Engineering stories
Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
4 days ago
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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.
Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
4 days ago
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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.
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.
CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
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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.
Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Abnormal Security’s latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.
August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities
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Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.
KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
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KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
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Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
Strengthening an organisations cybersecurity posture in the hybrid work era
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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.
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.
You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever
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malware
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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.
Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
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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.
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.
Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
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Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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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.