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UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report
AI Security

UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report

A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

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Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
Data Protection

Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner

Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats
Smart Cities

Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats

As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.

By Leonardo Hutabarat • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites

Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership
Unified Communications

McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership

McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ
Application Security

Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ

Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Unified Communications

Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Firewalls

Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Firewalls

Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats
Cloud Security

Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats

Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons report reveals rising cyber threats, emphasising advanced social engineering, cloud security, ransomware, and AI exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Firewalls

Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack
Multi-factor authentication

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push
Storage

SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push

Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues
Data Analytics

Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues

As AI Appreciation Day approaches on July 16, experts stress trust and ethical use in Australia's AI boom, projected to hit USD $6.4 billion by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents
Email Security

One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents

Almost 25% of Australian businesses faced deepfake incidents last year, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyber-attacks, says ISMS.online.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024