Social Engineering stories
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Today
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Today
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malware
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gaming
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ecommerce
Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.
Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats
Yesterday
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firewalls
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mfa
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phishing
With email-based cyberattacks surging, experts stress the urgent need for Australian businesses to implement layered email security measures.
Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing
Yesterday
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
As Cyber Security Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge organisations to bolster defenses against the rising threats of ransomware and phishing attacks.
Okta enhances security features to tackle identity threats
Yesterday
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dr
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mfa
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cloud services
Okta has unveiled new features for its Workforce Identity Cloud to tackle security challenges like identity breaches and MFA overload in enterprises.
Australian firms urged to bolster defences against AI risks
4 days ago
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malware
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phishing
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email security
As Australia recognises 'AI Month', cybersecurity concerns mount, with experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against AI-related threats.
Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI’s role
Last week
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Mandiant Consulting’s Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
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martech
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cybersecurity
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adobe
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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google
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cyber threats
Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.
The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Last month
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.
UK public worries cyber warfare will be next major conflict
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ai
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cybersecurity
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social engineering
Over 70% of the UK public see cyber warfare as imminent, with new research showing growing concern about cyberspace becoming the next battleground.
Australian firms to boost cybersecurity budgets by next year
Last month
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Sophos's new report reveals 83% of Australian firms will boost cybersecurity budgets, with a focus on MSPs and covering AI threats, credential theft, and more.
How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
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cx
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martech
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email security
Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.
Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
Last month
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genai
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ai
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data sharing
The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Last month
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
GenAI’s rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.
CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.
Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Abnormal Security’s latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.
August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.