Cybercriminals stories - Page 4
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Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half
Tue, 14th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Cyber attacks on new industry vulnerabilities increased by 43% in the second half of 2023 highlighting urgent need for robust security measures.
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Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cloud security
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iaas
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cnapp
Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.
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Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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passwords
Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.
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Why e-commerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
Mon, 6th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
In the cyber-threat landscape, e-commerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.
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How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Mon, 6th May 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.
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Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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siem
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digital transformation
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encryption
Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.
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There is no zero trust without network visibility
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Australian organisations continue down the zero trust path, they can build on gains from network visibility by simplifying and modernising their app estate, and being open to AI.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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uc
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vpns
As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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Australian firms see customer rates hit by increasing fraud
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintechs
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ai
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fraud
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.
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Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication
Wed, 1st May 2024
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fintechs
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biometrics
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physical security
Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.
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Trustifi launches innovative phishing detection training for MSPs
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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godaddy
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google
AI and cloud-based cybersecurity company Trustifi has launched a Email Security Awareness training module, enhancing network user protection.
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Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.
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Akamai unveils Shield NS53 to protect DNS infrastructures
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud security
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akamai
Akamai Technologies unveils Shield NS53, a novel product aimed to safeguard on-premises DNS infrastructure from resource exhaustion attacks.
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Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ivanti
Mandiant reveals new findings on threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances, laying bare a disturbing mix of state-linked and profit-driven cyberattacks.
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Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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martech
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ai
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european commission
Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.
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Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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vietnam
Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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vpns
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saas
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breach prevention
Cloud-security provider Portnox fortifies application security with its new offering, 'Conditional Access for Applications', offering passwordless authentication and endpoint risk management.
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ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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devops
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partner programmes
Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.
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APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.