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Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Email Security

Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Malware

AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
Phishing

Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%

Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky
Phishing

Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky

Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators
Malware

Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators

Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
Ransomware

Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing

Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Firewalls

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season

A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
EduTech

KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure

A new report by KnowBe4 reveals a dramatic rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting urgent security measures for sectors like energy and transport.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Customer Experience

Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report

A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
Crypto

Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks

Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Large Language Models

Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks

Kaspersky warns that AI's growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

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GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Phishing

GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses

GenAI's rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.

By Crispin Kerr • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024