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Cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware

Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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A new report has unveiled troubling trends, including cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware attacks, and significant surge of data stealers.
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Cyber Signals report reveals spike in cybercriminal activity

Tue, 23rd May 2023
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Microsoft has released its fourth edition of Cyber Signals, highlighting a surge in cybercriminal activity around business email compromise (BEC).
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The APJ Threat Landscape -Why Employees Might Be Your Best Defence

Thu, 18th May 2023
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As the region's largest and most digitally mature market, Australia seeing common threats in greater numbers is by no means surprising.
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The high cost of the cybersecurity skills gap: Why we need to act now

Wed, 17th May 2023
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There is a worldwide cybersecurity professional shortage. But what does this mean for cybercriminals? More easy money to make.
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Cohesity partners OwnBackup to offer Saas data protection

Mon, 27th Mar 2023
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Data protection and management providers OwnBackup and Cohesity partner to streamline data backup and aid business continuity in the ransomware era.
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Cybersecurity veteran joins Rubrik's Board of Directors

Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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Mark McLaughlin, the former Palo Alto Networks CEO, has been appointed to Rubrik's board of directors as it confirms $500m software subscription ARR.
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Archive file formats discovered as most common way to deliver malware

Thu, 8th Dec 2022
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ZIP and RAR files have overtaken Office files as the most common carriers for malware, according to HP's latest report.
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Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA

Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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Fortifying cybersecurity defences is an ongoing challenge for many organizations, according to new research from CompTIA.
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Kaspersky uncovers new malicious malware NullMixer

Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new malware stealing users credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and accounts.
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Avast reveals zero-day exploits targeting Chrome and Microsoft

Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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Avast, released its Q2/2022 Threat Report today, revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022.
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Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet

Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.
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The growing importance of establishing effective API security

Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Cybercriminals have tended to focus on acquiring user credentials to maximise their ability to traverse targeted IT infrastructures.
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Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.
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Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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Today we are talking to SonicWall director of product management Suroop Chandran, for the second IT Jam of our SonicWall series.
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How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals

Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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Australia's move towards open banking has been hindered by slow progress. However, with the right security measures, the future of open banking can be secure.
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Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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This year, a spate of high profile ransomware incidents has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.
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Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season

Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.
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Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.