Social Engineering stories - Page 1
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
2 days ago
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Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
Last week
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Last week
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report
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ransomware
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mfa
A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.
Australian councils urged to boost cyber threat training
This month
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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phishing
Cyberattacks on Australian local councils are surging, with under half providing essential cybersecurity training, leaving systems vulnerable to breaches.
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.
Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Last month
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide
Last month
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cybersecurity
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social engineering
KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.
UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
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malware
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phishing
The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.
Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025
Last month
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.
Why ClickFix attacks are outpacing enterprise security
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ClickFix attacks, leveraging human error over software flaws, are now a dominant threat to enterprises, outpacing existing security measures.
HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware
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malware
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.
AI to halve time needed for account takeover by 2027
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malware
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mfa
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phishing
Gartner predicts that AI agents will halve the time needed for account exploitations by 2027, heightening the urgency for firms to adopt advanced security measures.
Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed
Last month
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
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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 month
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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
Last 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
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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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
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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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.