Cybercriminals stories - Page 3

Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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iot security
Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

Southeast Asia sees surge in web threats amid digital shift
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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breach prevention
Southeast Asia faced an alarming average of 146,944 web threats daily in H1 2024, with Malaysia leading at 19,615,255 incidents, Kaspersky warns.

Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.

AI in cybersecurity: Not yet autonomous, but the time to prepare is now
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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phishing
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email security
As we approach 2025, experts warn that while AI is increasingly used to enhance cyberattacks, fully autonomous threats remain largely unfulfilled.

Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.

Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Automation & AI risks
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Barracuda Networks predicts that by 2025, cyber threats will become more automated, with increased attacks on critical infrastructure and cloud services.

Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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ai security
Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals a rapidly evolving ransomware landscape shaped by AI advancements and law enforcement actions.

Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.

Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Kaspersky has revealed a staggering 330,000 financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia in early 2024, a rise of 41% from last year.

Accenture expands AI cybersecurity services & workforce
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
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llms
Accenture has unveiled expanded generative AI-driven cybersecurity services to combat a staggering 223% rise in deepfake-related cyber threats.

Radware introduces AI SOC Xpert for enhanced security
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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cloud security
Radware has unveiled its AI SOC Xpert service to enhance application security incident management, promising up to 95% faster resolution for SOC teams.

Businesses fear AI's role in rising cyberattack threats
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A recent Kaspersky study reveals 76% of businesses face rising cyber incidents, with 46% fearing AI-driven attacks, urging a rethink in cybersecurity strategies.

Vectra AI enhances platform with new Azure defences
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.

Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.

Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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data governance
Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.

AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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zero trust security
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genai
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ai
The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.

Meta1st launches AI platform to tackle cyber threats
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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phishing
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e-learning
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advanced persistent threat protection
Meta1st has launched an AI-driven platform aimed at reducing cyber risks by enhancing employee training and security awareness in organisations.

OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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ai
OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.