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Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure

AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

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New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills

EC-Council unveils CEH v13, incorporating AI into its curriculum to enhance cybersecurity skills. The certification aims to boost defence efficiency by up to 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline
Firewalls

Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline

Sophos's 2024 report shows healthcare ransomware attacks have surged to a four-year high, affecting 67% of organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
HP finds AI-generated malware targets French speakers
Malware

HP finds AI-generated malware targets French speakers

New research from HP reveals cybercriminals using generative AI to write sophisticated malware, lowering the barrier for entry-level hackers and increasing attack efficacy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Thales reports API & bot attacks cost Australian firms $2B
Breach Prevention

Thales reports API & bot attacks cost Australian firms $2B

Thales reports that API and bot attacks cost Australian businesses up to USD $2 billion yearly, with API insecurity making up a quarter of cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds

Nearly half of security profesionals view AI as the top security risk, with 68% advocating for external AI security reviews, HackerOne reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
ServiceNow misconfigurations expose Fortune 200 firms' data
ServiceNow

ServiceNow misconfigurations expose Fortune 200 firms' data

Misconfigured ServiceNow apps are publicly exposing sensitive data from over 1,000 organisations, including Fortune 200 companies, says AppOmni Labs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
EduTech

Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks

Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Email Security

Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Malware

AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
Phishing

Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%

Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky
Phishing

Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky

Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators
Malware

Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators

Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
Ransomware

Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing

Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

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Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy
Data Privacy

Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy

Travelling often means relying on public Wi-Fi, but it comes with security risks. Learn how tools like VPNs can protect your financial data from hackers.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
Customer Experience

Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS

Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024