Vigilance stories - Page 2
Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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opera
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dark web
Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.
Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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avast
Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.
Google & Cambridge University forge AI research partnership
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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ai
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ai ethics
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healthtech
Google partners with the University of Cambridge for multi-year AI research, aiming to generate societal benefits and combat climate change responsibly.
EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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it training
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phishing
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email security
EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.
Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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mfa
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data privacy
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passwordless
Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.
Modest growth in M&A activity predicted for next year
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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fintech
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phishing
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email security
Biztech Lawyers and Intelliworx predict modest growth in M&A activity, company consolidation, and an upswing in down round investments for 2024 tech industry.
Group-IB uncovers new Linux RAT targeting Thai company networks
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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iab
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group-ib
Group-IB reveals 'Krasue', a fresh Linux Remote Access Trojan (RAT), targeting solely Thailand-based companies.
AI to alter Asia Pacific's cybersecurity landscape by 2024
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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siem
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genai
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ai
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the Asia Pacific's cybersecurity sector by 2024, presenting new developments and risks.
Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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dei
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.
Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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email security
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microsoft
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amazon
Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.
Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hackers
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passwords
Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.
Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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edutech
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data analytics
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email security
An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.
AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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email security
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instagram
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social media
Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.
National Cybersecurity Week: Cyber awareness for non-tech savvy
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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mfa
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email security
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cybersecurity
National Cybersecurity Week highlights the need to boost cyber awareness, especially for the non-tech savvy group.
Kiwi partnership keeping a 'vigilant' eye on fraudsters
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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university of waikato
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fraud
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vigilance
The University of Waikato and Vigilance are partnering to create a fraud detection tool that can spot data anomalies more accurately.