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Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
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In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
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A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
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VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns
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Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.

Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.

Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Bumble introduces new tool for users to report AI-generated profiles amidst rising concerns over authenticity and internet love scams in the growing AI-era.

Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.

Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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dataglobal and SoSafe partner to enhance email security; their combined expertise aims to counter the rising threat of social engineering.

Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.

Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.

Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.

IAS unveils industry-first ad clutter detection with AI-driven solution
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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IAS reveals its first-ever AI-based solution capable of detecting and avoiding ad clutter on websites, with the aim to enhance optimisation and deliver utmost efficacy in programmatic ad buying.

Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.

Google takes drastic measures to combat Gmail spam: What it means for businesses & consumers
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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Google announces new measures to reduce spam in Gmail, requiring bulk email senders to authenticate emails and offer easy unsubscription, starting in 2024.

Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.

Barracuda reveals three new phishing tactics used in January
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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The three new phishing tactics for security breaches include the misuse of web translation, image-only emails, and the insertion of special characters.

67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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The personal finance experts at money.co.uk, in their 2022 Fraud Report, have revealed the average monthly losses to fraudsters in 2022 to be over £333 million.