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Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics
Physical Security

Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics

Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Data Protection

Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches

Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats
Unified Communications

Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats

Data centres face rising, sophisticated cyber threats linked to geopolitical strife and financial motives. AI and partnerships are key to their defence.

By Abdul Khader Aslam • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Arctic Wolf enhances identity protection with new ITDR capabilities
Phishing

Arctic Wolf enhances identity protection with new ITDR capabilities

Arctic Wolf has boosted its Managed Detection and Response platform with new identity threat detection and response capabilities, partnering with Microsoft and Okta to combat growing cyber threats in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Acronis launches XDR to enhance MSPs' security offerings
Data Protection

Acronis launches XDR to enhance MSPs' security offerings

Acronis has launched Acronis XDR, enhancing its cybersecurity solutions for MSPs with streamlined integration across data protection and endpoint management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Ransomware

KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel

KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai

For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Mandiant report reveals ransomware surge & evolving tactics
Ransomware

Mandiant report reveals ransomware surge & evolving tactics

Mandiant's report reveals a 75% surge in ransomware posts and a 20% rise in investigations in 2023, with over USD $1 billion paid to attackers. Novel tactics and evolving threats demand heightened vigilance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Malware

Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Human Capital Management

HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals

Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Kaspersky report: 42% of cyberattacks target public-facing apps
Phishing

Kaspersky report: 42% of cyberattacks target public-facing apps

Kaspersky's 2023 Incident Response report reveals that 42.37% of cyberattacks exploit public-facing applications, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in such online platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Ransomware

US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms

Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
CyberArk to acquire Venafi for $1.54 billion in major deal
Software-as-a-Service

CyberArk to acquire Venafi for $1.54 billion in major deal

CyberArk will acquire Venafi for $1.54B, aiming to enhance its machine identity security platform and expand its market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024
Phishing

New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024

VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

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Group-IB helps bust Southeast Asian cyber fraud syndicate
Cybersecurity

Group-IB helps bust Southeast Asian cyber fraud syndicate

Group-IB aided a tri-nation police operation that dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate, linking it to over 1,899 cases in Singapore and losses exceeding USD $25 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach
Physical Security

Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach

In the aftermath of a cyber security breach at MediSecure, Tesserent, linked to Thales Australia, advises firms to rigorously evaluate third-party supplier risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024