Cybercriminals stories

Britons struggle to spot AI-generated fake news, reveals study
2 days ago
#
ai
#
scams
#
snapchat
Study shows up to half of Britons struggle to spot AI-manufactured fake news, despite claims of discernment ability.

Military cyber security market to reach $7.2 billion by 2029
Last week
#
digital transformation
#
ml
#
cybersecurity
Surge predicted in military cyber security market, poised to reach a significant $7.2bn by 2029, according to figures from Adroit Market Research.

WatchGuard predicts cybersecurity threats and trends for 2024
Last week
#
ml
#
dark web
#
ai
Cybersecurity leader WatchGuard predicts a rise in AI-driven cyber threats, VR/MR headset attacks and harmful QR codes in 2024.

Cybercriminals wary of AI usage in operations – Sophos
Last week
#
malware
#
cryptocurrency
#
cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Sophos uncovers that despite recognising AI's potential, cybercriminals remain cautious about its integration in operations.

Enzoic predicts cybersecurity trends & threats for 2024
Last week
#
ransomware
#
malware
#
ml
Enzoic CTO, Mike Wilson, forecasts key 2024 cybersecurity trends, underscoring API attacks and automation needs.

Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption
Last week
#
malware
#
cryptocurrency
#
reviews
Cybercrime surge sees a 32% rise in counterfeit applications on app stores in 2023, posing a serious threat to user safety.

Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
Last month
#
cybersecurity
#
mfa
#
passwords
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.

Logi-Tech & ARIA Cybersecurity unite to defend Australian infrastructure
Last month
#
siem
#
soc
#
optus
ARIA Cybersecurity and Logi-Tech introduce AZT PROTECT, a novel service aimed at defending Australia's crucial infrastructure from cyber threats.

Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Last month
#
online shopping
#
fraud
#
cybercriminals
Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.

Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity
Last month
#
cybersecurity
#
email security
#
domain names
Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.

NSFOCUS reveals alarming surge in DDoS attacks in 2022 report
Last month
#
ddos
#
china
#
nsfocus
NSFOCUS's 2022 report reveals a worrying increase in DDoS attacks, with the frequency of terabit-level attacks rising to 40.

Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats
Last month
#
firewall
#
ransomware
#
malware
Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.

Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens e-commerce platforms
Last month
#
application security
#
cybersecurity
#
retail
Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on e-commerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.

Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams
Last month
#
malware
#
accenture
#
spyware
Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.

Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024
Last month
#
microsoft
#
cybersecurity insurance
#
cybersecurity
Tesserent's cybersecurity experts anticipate AI risks, a growing skills shortage, and regulatory changes by 2024.

Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems
Last month
#
it infrastructure
#
cyber attacks
#
patching
Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems.
.

Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023
Last month
#
microsoft
#
atlassian
#
cybercriminals
Cyberattacks surge by 11% amid Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia, and Taiwan-China tensions, highlighting new hacktivist trends.

Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
Last month
#
dark web
#
australian government
#
san francisco
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.

Australians' growing anxiety over data security highlighted by Norton
Last month
#
cybersecurity
#
norton
#
online shopping
Norton reveals over 70% of Australians are concerned about personal data security, with fears rising amid AI shopping scams.

McAfee's hacker list reveals Margot Robbie among top 10 exploited celebrities
Last month
#
malware
#
mcafee
#
elon musk
McAfee reveals cybercriminals exploit Australian actress Margot Robbie and other celebrities for online scams.

ExpressVPN pioneers post-quantum protection in VPN industry
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
#
vpn
#
ios
#
windows
ExpressVPN has launched post-quantum protection in its VPN protocol, defending against future quantum computing threats.

OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
compliance
Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.

Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
#
ai
#
ml
#
attack
Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.

From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
#
data protection
#
data breach
#
bitdefender
No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.