Cybercriminals stories
Survey reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks
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A new OpenText survey reveals 62% of firms faced ransomware attacks via software supply chains, with 93% fearing increased threats from AI-driven phishing.
Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
Yesterday
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data protection
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ransomware
Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Yesterday
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.
OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
2 days ago
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.
Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
2 days ago
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edutech
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.
CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security
2 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
A survey reveals that Global CISOs are prioritising visibility into data-in-motion amidst rising cyber threats and a projected USD $215 billion spend in 2024.
How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges
4 days ago
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting younger Australians' struggles with online safety amid rising frustration and disengagement.
BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award
4 days ago
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
BlackFog has been honoured with the title of ‘AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year’ at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Last week
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.
Tenable report reveals widespread cloud security risks
Last week
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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iam
Tenable's 2024 Cloud Risk Report reveals 74% of global organisations have publicly exposed storage assets, heightening their ransomware risk.
Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
Last week
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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iot security
Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.
Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Trend Micro has launched the Trend Micro Check app in Australia, using AI to help consumers fight online scams and deepfake threats effectively.
Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
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mfa
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email security
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ai
AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.
New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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%.
Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline
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firewalls
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network security
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apm
Sophos’s 2024 report shows healthcare ransomware attacks have surged to a four-year high, affecting 67% of organisations.
HP finds AI-generated malware targets French speakers
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malware
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genai
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New research from HP reveals cybercriminals using generative AI to write sophisticated malware, lowering the barrier for entry-level hackers and increasing attack efficacy.
Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Web threats in Singapore dropped year-on-year in Q2 2024, with 1.1 million threats detected on Kaspersky Security Network users' computers, landing the country 38th globally.
Thales reports API & bot attacks cost Australian firms $2B
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breach prevention
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llms
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imperva
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.
Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds
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martech
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ai security
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Nearly half of security profesionals view AI as the top security risk, with 68% advocating for external AI security reviews, HackerOne reveals.