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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.
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NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
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HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4’s Q2 2024 phishing report reveals HR-related emails are top-clicked, with QR code scams rising, emphasising urgent need for security awareness training.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.
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The 2024 Olympics’ unseen cyber competition
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.
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You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Malicious ads are becoming hard to spot, warns Avast in its Q1/2024 Threat Report. Even legitimate platforms like YouTube are now targets for sophisticated malvertising schemes.
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Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
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Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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data protection
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dr
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data privacy
Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.
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Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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smart cities
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devops
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siem
As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.
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Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.
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McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.
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Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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elections
Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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devops
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digital entertainment
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apm
Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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email security
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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IT professionals urged to secure networks before summer holidays
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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mfa
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phishing
As summer approaches, IT pros should follow Corey Nachreiner's advice to secure networks while on holiday. Key steps include shutting down unused devices, updating critical servers, and using multi-factor authentication.
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Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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australian government
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.
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Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons report reveals rising cyber threats, emphasising advanced social engineering, cloud security, ransomware, and AI exploitation.
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UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai security
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hsbc
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financial institutions
A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.