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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
Rapid7 partners with Queens University Belfast for cloud security
Cloud Security

Rapid7 partners with Queens University Belfast for cloud security

Rapid7 partners with CSIT at Queens University Belfast to enhance cloud security using AI and ML, focusing on detecting risks and active threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Cato Networks reveals insecure protocols widespread in inaugural SASE report
Firewalls

Cato Networks reveals insecure protocols widespread in inaugural SASE report

Cato Networks exposes systemic cybersecurity gaps in inaugural threat report, revealing insecure protocols employed across WAN by all examined organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half
Firewalls

Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half

Cyber attacks on new industry vulnerabilities increased by 43% in the second half of 2023 highlighting urgent need for robust security measures.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Cybersecurity

Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023

Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection

In the cyber-threat landscape, eCommerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.

By John Agger • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Malware

How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity

From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.

By Anthony Daniel • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Malware

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

By Mark Gorrie • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cybercriminals stories

Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Network Infrastructure

Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?

Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Unified Communications

Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat

Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
There is no zero trust without network visibility
Malware

There is no zero trust without network visibility

As Australian organisations continue down the zero trust path, they can build on gains from network visibility by simplifying and modernising their app estate, and being open to AI.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024