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CyberArk report reveals rise in machine identity breaches
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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A CyberArk report reveals a troubling rise in machine identity breaches in Australia, with nearly half of security leaders reporting incidents linked to compromised identities.
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Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.
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Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
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ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
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Trustwave highlights cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
Trustwave's latest reports reveal a surge in cybersecurity threats to the manufacturing sector, driven by digital integration and rising ransomware attacks.
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DDoS attacks surge by 550% in 2024 due to AI & tensions
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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firewalls
DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.
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Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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email security
Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
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LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
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Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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malware
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data protection
Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
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Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.
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Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.
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US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
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New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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DeepSeek breach highlights centralised AI vulnerabilities
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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breach prevention
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ai security
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces a major data breach, leading experts to advocate for decentralised AI systems to enhance security and mitigate user data risks.
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VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
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Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
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Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.
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You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data protection
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As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.