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Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience
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Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
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The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology
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investment
Fivecast has clinched the National Australian Exporter Award for Advanced Technologies, marking a notable second win at the 62nd Australian Export Awards.
Ransomware-as-a-Service group BianLian opts for unique model
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ransomware
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encryption
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risk & compliance
The BianLian data extortion group operates differently from typical ransomware gangs, showing remarkable adaptability in their operations, says expert Jason Baker.
SURF unveils AI tool to combat growing deepfake threats
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
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law enforcement
SURF Security has launched its AI-powered deepfake detection tool, capable of identifying AI imitations with 98% accuracy, to combat rising deepfake threats.
Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts
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cybersecurity
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Meta has dismantled over two million accounts linked to global scam centres, collaborating with law enforcement to tackle sophisticated online fraud schemes.
Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends
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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.
Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech
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genai
Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
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physical security
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Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.
Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has aided INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II, assisting in the disruption of cyberthreats globally and leading to 41 arrests across 95 countries.
Altia launches OSINT Investigator to enhance digital probes
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risk & compliance
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open source
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data privacy
Nottingham's Altia unveils OSINT Investigator, a software aimed at transforming law enforcement investigations amid a surge in digital data.
Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.
CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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collaboration
Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.
Tech firm Altia issues ticket fraud warning amid Oasis scams
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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law enforcement
Altia warns fans of ticket fraud risks, with GBP £6.7 million lost last year. Expert Megan Searle advises buying only from official channels and avoiding unknown sellers.
Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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fintech
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cloud services
A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.