Social Engineering stories - Page 6
AI tools drive rapid surge in sophisticated phishing attacks, says Darktrace
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Phishing attacks' sophistication is escalating due to the rising use of AI tools by cyber attackers, Darktrace has reported, endorsing concerns over organisations' ability to tackle such threats.
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.
Human error is the top cyber threat, according to CTOs
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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Human error is regarded as the most significant cyber threat by 59% of Chief Technology Officers, despite high adoption of security measures.
AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.
Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
Generative AI stokes sophisticated phishing threats
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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email security
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genai
Generative AI is fuelling sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks, prompting organisations to adopt stringent controls.
KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.
Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.
Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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smartphones
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email security
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.
ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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cryptocurrency
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ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.
Malicious Python projects targeting Linux, Windows systems
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ESET uncovers harmful Python projects on official repository, PyPI; malware delivers cyberespionage backdoor and data theft.
Proofpoint acquires Tessian to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity defences
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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dlp
Proofpoint finalises acquisition of AI-leader Tessian, planning to enhance their cybersecurity platform by 2024.
AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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email security
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
Cybercriminals wary of AI usage in operations – Sophos
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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malware
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network security
Cybersecurity firm Sophos uncovers that despite recognising AI's potential, cybercriminals remain cautious about its integration in operations.
Predicting 2024's cybersecurity threats: insights from Barracuda Network's experts
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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iot
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breach prevention
Barracuda Network's experts forecast 2024's cyber threats, highlighting rising AI-enabled attacks and cloud vulnerabilities.