Cybercriminals stories - Page 11
Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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avast
Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.
McAfee unveils AI tool to defend against deepfake audio at CES 2024
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
McAfee Corp unveils Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology with a 90% accuracy rate for detecting deepfake audio, at CES 2024, enhancing defences against AI-enabled scams.
Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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bots
Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.
Financial sector tops list for cyber attacks – report
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
Netwrix report identifies financial industry as prime cybercriminal target with 77% recording attacks in past year.
Egress experts predict wave of AI weaponisation in cyber threats for 2024
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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uc
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cx
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phishing
Egress forecasts AI-powered cyber threats to soar in 2024, with cybercriminals exploiting artificial intelligence.
EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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edutech
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phishing
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email security
EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.
Kaspersky uncovers FakeSG, Akira and AMOS as latest cyber threats
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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malware
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edutech
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uc
Kaspersky reveals FakeSG, Akira, and AMOS as latest cross-platform cyber threats, highlighting the need for constant vigilance.
Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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mfa
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data privacy
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passwordless
Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.
'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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uc
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digital entertainment
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ai
Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.
AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.
Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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api
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cybercriminals
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cequence security
Retail fraud surged almost seven-fold during the festive shopping period, alerting to growing cyber risks, says a study.
Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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api
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customers
Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.
New phishing method exploiting the Genial.ly platform
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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ai
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email
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business communications
Check Point Harmony Email researchers expose a new phishing tactic dubbed 'Business Compromise 3.0' exploiting Genial.ly platform.
Lenovo & Microsoft collaborate to enhance cybersecurity with CRaaS solution
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Lenovo and Microsoft announce joint Cyber Resiliency-as-a-Service (CRaaS) solution to bolster cybersecurity.
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APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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uc
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partner programmes
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kaspersky
APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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mfa
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crypto
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
Rising ransomware attacks exploit remote access software, warns WatchGuard report
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Endpoint ransomware attacks see an 89% rise, whilst cybercriminals increase exploitation of remote access software, according to WatchGuard.
New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.
Military cyber security market to reach $7.2 billion by 2029
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Surge predicted in military cyber security market, poised to reach a significant $7.2bn by 2029, according to figures from Adroit Market Research.
WatchGuard predicts cybersecurity threats and trends for 2024
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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llms
Cybersecurity leader WatchGuard predicts a rise in AI-driven cyber threats, VR/MR headset attacks and harmful QR codes in 2024.