Vishing stories

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.

Australian firms risk cyber breaches as machine identities soar
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A CyberArk report reveals Australian firms face rising cyber risk as machine identities outnumber humans 79 to 1, yet many remain unsecured amid lagging priorities.

China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.

Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.

Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.

Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.

Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Spear phishing, a new cyber threat, targets specific companies and staff to steal sensitive data. Businesses must upgrade security and train employees.