Cyber Criminal stories - Page 2

Bitdefender launches real-time chat protection for mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, to combat cyber threats.

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' new survey report on ransomware in manufacturing and production found that the sector had the highest average ransom payment across all sectors.

The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.

VMware's Global Incident Response Threat Report reveals increased cyber attacks amid pandemic disruptions and geopolitical events.

ForgeRock reports a 297% surge in consumer identity breaches, with supply chain and third-party suppliers as the main culprits.

The travel and leisure, retail and wholesale, and business services industries were the top three sectors most at risk.

Lapsus$ cybercriminals targeted Okta's authentication systems, exposing the vulnerability of identity and access control systems.

INTERPOL crackdown on telecom and social engineering scams results in 2,000 arrests and $50m of illicit funds intercepted.

Australia's national science agency has created a program that looks to help SMEs working on complex cybersecurity matters.

41% of small businesses have experienced a ransomware attack, according to a study by Software Advice. 27% of those targeted have paid the ransom.

Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.

Mobile traffic has accounted for 75% of all traffic, a four-year increase, according to the latest Cybercrime Report by LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

More than three quarters of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners and employees to higher risks of email fraud.

The app is designed to help users acquire cyber safe habits, learn about emerging cyber threats, and be aware of attackers targeting apps they've installed.

DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.

Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.

Experts warn of rising cyber attacks in Australia as January becomes a prime time for ransomware attacks. Small businesses urged to be prepared.

Cybots, an AI-driven cybersecurity company, is entering the Australian and New Zealand market to help SMEs combat cyber crime.

There has been a 314% year-over-year increase in HTTPS threats from the start of 2021, according to new research from Zscaler.

New research by Netacea shows digital fingerprint trading platform Genesis Market increasing, with over 350,000 stolen digital identities available.

Microsoft was the most targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020, as they tried to exploit remote working during the pandemic. DHL came second.

Kaspersky releases new offering to combat cyber attacks targeting small and medium businesses in Southeast Asia.

Maintaining strong cybersecurity is crucial for organisations, as it can impact partners and customers, says Fortinet.