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KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Southeast Asia sees surge in web threats amid digital shift

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Southeast Asia faced an alarming average of 146,944 web threats daily in H1 2024, with Malaysia leading at 19,615,255 incidents, Kaspersky warns.
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AI in cybersecurity: Not yet autonomous, but the time to prepare is now

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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As we approach 2025, experts warn that while AI is increasingly used to enhance cyberattacks, fully autonomous threats remain largely unfulfilled.
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Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Automation & AI risks

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Barracuda Networks predicts that by 2025, cyber threats will become more automated, with increased attacks on critical infrastructure and cloud services.
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Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals a rapidly evolving ransomware landscape shaped by AI advancements and law enforcement actions.
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Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky has revealed a staggering 330,000 financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia in early 2024, a rise of 41% from last year.
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Accenture expands AI cybersecurity services & workforce

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Accenture has unveiled expanded generative AI-driven cybersecurity services to combat a staggering 223% rise in deepfake-related cyber threats.
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Radware introduces AI SOC Xpert for enhanced security

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Radware has unveiled its AI SOC Xpert service to enhance application security incident management, promising up to 95% faster resolution for SOC teams.
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Businesses fear AI's role in rising cyberattack threats

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent Kaspersky study reveals 76% of businesses face rising cyber incidents, with 46% fearing AI-driven attacks, urging a rethink in cybersecurity strategies.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with new Azure defences

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cloud security
Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.
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Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.
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Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.
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Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
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AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.
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Meta1st launches AI platform to tackle cyber threats

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Meta1st has launched an AI-driven platform aimed at reducing cyber risks by enhancing employee training and security awareness in organisations.
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AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
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AI cyberattacks on retailers rise ahead of holiday season

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Imperva reveals that online retailers face a staggering average of 569,884 AI-driven cyberattacks daily as the holiday shopping season approaches.
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Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.