Social Engineering stories - Page 2

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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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
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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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
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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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
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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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
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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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.

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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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.

Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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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.

Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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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
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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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
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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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
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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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.

UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.

Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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casb
SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.

How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.

Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.

KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.