Cyber Criminal stories - Page 2
The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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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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ddos
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document management
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ecm
Australian businesses continue to witness the devasting impact of cyberbreaches and the consequences of cybercriminals infiltrating networks.
How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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dark web
Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.
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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cybersecurity
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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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
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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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
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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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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cyber criminal
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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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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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email security
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edr
Bitdefender launches real-time chat protection for mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, to combat cyber threats.
Norton study highlights Kiwi's risky eCommerce behaviours
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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email security
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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
VMware's Global Incident Response Threat Report reveals increased cyber attacks amid pandemic disruptions and geopolitical events.
Cyber criminals continue to find new methods of attack
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
ForgeRock reports a 297% surge in consumer identity breaches, with supply chain and third-party suppliers as the main culprits.
Almost half of businesses experienced a cyberattack last year
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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cyber criminal
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cyber attacks
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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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Lapsus$ cybercriminals targeted Okta's authentication systems, exposing the vulnerability of identity and access control systems.
Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL investigation
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
INTERPOL crackdown on telecom and social engineering scams results in 2,000 arrests and $50m of illicit funds intercepted.
CSIRO initiative set to bolster SME security in Australia
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid & remote work
41% of small businesses have experienced a ransomware attack, according to a study by Software Advice. 27% of those targeted have paid the ransom.
Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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ai security
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healthtech
Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.