Social Engineering stories
KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.
UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
3 days ago
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.
Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025
Last week
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.
Why ClickFix attacks are outpacing enterprise security
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ClickFix attacks, leveraging human error over software flaws, are now a dominant threat to enterprises, outpacing existing security measures.
HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware
Last week
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malware
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.
AI to halve time needed for account takeover by 2027
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malware
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mfa
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phishing
Gartner predicts that AI agents will halve the time needed for account exploitations by 2027, heightening the urgency for firms to adopt advanced security measures.
Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed
Last week
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
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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.
Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
This month
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know
This month
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data protection
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mdm
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zero trust security
As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.
Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Last month
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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.
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
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malware
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Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
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it training
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cybersecurity insurance
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phishing
A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
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malware
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firewalls
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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.
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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phishing
A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Last month
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.