Cyber Criminal stories

Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report
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"Less attention is paid to how ransom payments provide additional resources to attackers, which has encouraged the professionalisation trend described in the report."

Phishing preys on known brands such as Microsoft and Adobe - report
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Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online today use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses, the report finds.

Kordia uncovers truth of cyber crime in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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Peter Bailey, Regional Cyber Security Business Manager at Kordia, says the research shows there is money to be made for cyber criminals targeting New Zealand.

The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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email security
Email remains the most widely used business communication channel. It is also an attractive target for cybercriminals.

Three security vulnerabilities to be aware of in printing devices
Tue, 21st Feb 2023
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printing
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ddos
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document management
Businesses should be looking to ensure that every device and technology being used in the business is secure, with defence protocols in place to mitigate the chance of a breach.

How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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dark web
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While the dark web is a place where you can order items commonly associated with criminal activity, one of its most valuable commodities is one that impacts the vast majority of us: personal and professional data.

Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff
Wed, 4th Jan 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber criminal
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.

Frost & Sullivan and Applied Risk address state of OT security
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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network security
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The whitepaper addresses common concerns facing OT security decision-makers as they invest in protecting their organisations against emergent risks.

Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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phishing
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Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.

Localsearch reveals website security threats SMBs are facing
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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Daniel Stoten, Executive Chairman at Localsearch, has released five tips businesses can use to protect their website and business from cyber attacks.

Genetec warns against cyber crime risk from older systems
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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cyber criminal
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unified threat management
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security vulnerabilities
With the ever-increasing rise in cyber crime, Genetec is cautioning organisations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk.

Bitdefender launches chat protection solution to put a halt to scams
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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endpoint protection
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Bitdefender Chat Protection immediately alerts users if malicious links are received or sent during live sessions over the world's most popular chat applications.

Norton study highlights Kiwi's risky eCommerce behaviours
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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online fraud
Nearly a quarter of New Zealanders (22%) surveyed said they tend to take more risks when online shopping during the holiday season than other times of the year.

Sophos uncovers rampant rise of ransomware in manufacturing
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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network management
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Sophos' new survey report on ransomware in manufacturing and production found that the sector had the highest average ransom payment across all sectors.

SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.

Latest VMware threat report reveals truth about deepfakes
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
"Cyber criminals have evolved. Their new goal is to use deepfake technology to compromise organisations and gain access to their environment."

Cyber criminals continue to find new methods of attack
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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"This is no time for security teams to let their guard down as cyber criminals are getting even more bold in how they score their next payday."

Almost half of businesses experienced a cyberattack last year
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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The travel and leisure, retail and wholesale, and business services industries were the top three sectors most at risk.

Identity and access: the fight is on
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Blue team defenders are used to protecting our data, applications, and users with access controls and other security mechanisms, which is why attacks like this are especially challenging when they target identity and access control systems.

Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL investigation
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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A two-month-long investigation by INTERPOL this year involved 76 countries and clamped down on organised crime groups behind telecommunications and social engineering scams.

CSIRO initiative set to bolster SME security in Australia
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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Australia's national science agency has created a program that looks to help SMEs working on complex cybersecurity matters.

41% of Aussie businesses have endured a ransomware attack
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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Software Advice has released the results of a study looking at the effects of cyber security attacks on small businesses, finding that 4 out of 10 businesses (41%) have experienced a ransomware attack.

Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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“We’re at a critical juncture in cybersecurity and observing increasingly hostile behaviour across an ever-expanding attack surface."

Mobile fraud on the rise as online transactions increase
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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mobility
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"In a global digital economy, borders are no longer boundaries for cyber criminals. It is more apparent than ever that fraud goes beyond single industries."