Vishing stories
Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
3 days ago
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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edutech
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government
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microsoft
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.
Report: 99% of Australian firms faced identity breaches in 2023
Tue, 21st May 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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phishing
A CyberArk report reveals 99% of Australian organisations faced multiple identity breaches in the past year, highlighting urgent cybersecurity needs amid rising AI threats.
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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uc
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vpns
As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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virtualisation
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uc
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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onedrive
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japan
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
Appdome's real-time defense against mobile app social engineering attacks
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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application security
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smartphones
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devsecops
Appdome presents real-time defense system against social engineering attacks targeting mobile apps, enhancing user security and brand reputation.
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Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
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dark web
Rising use of QR codes and Large Language Models, automation in Managed Service Providers, booming AI spear phishing on the Dark Web, acceleration of AI-based 'vishing', and privacy threats from VR/MR headsets are predicted to shape the cybersecurity realm in 2024.
Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.
WatchGuard unveils cybersecurity threats predicted for 2024
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies warns emerging tech trends like AI, VR/MR headsets and QR code technology could present key cybersecurity threats in 2024.
KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
In response to rising cybercrime, KnowBe4 has shared its primary cybersecurity advice for the 2023 festive season.
Vishing attacks reach all time high - Agari and PhishLabs
Wed, 25th May 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Vishing cases have increased by 550% in the past year, overtaking business email compromise as the second most reported response-based email threat.
Spear phishing
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Spear phishing, a new cyber threat, targets specific companies and staff to steal sensitive data. Businesses must upgrade security and train employees.