Social Engineering stories
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
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Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.
UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
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UK mobile banking fraud surged 11% in 2024 as scammers shift from voice scams, with card fraud and remote iOS attacks also on the rise, reports BioCatch.
Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks
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The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.
Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings
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Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.
Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
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Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
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Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats
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Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
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Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
Australian investors lose AUD $945 million to cyber scams
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Australian investment scams have cost consumers AUD $945 million in 2024, driven by complex cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit, says Infoblox.
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
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Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
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Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.
Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
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Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.
Proofpoint unveils unified platforms to combat data & cyber risks
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Proofpoint launches two new cybersecurity platforms aimed at unifying threat protection and data security across multiple channels and environments.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.