Social Engineering stories
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Last week
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Last week
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know
This month
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data protection
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mdm
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zero trust security
As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.
Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Last month
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Last month
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Last month
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it training
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cybersecurity insurance
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phishing
A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware
Last month
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Last month
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Last month
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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phishing
A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Last month
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Last month
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Last month
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smartphones
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malware
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam
Last month
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Last month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
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.
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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mfa
On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.