SMBs are highly susceptible to phishing attacks, and often lack the resources necessary to stop advanced threats

A survey of UK small businesses has found that many are concerned about how internet-related issues could affect their business in 2019.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently warned of a sophisticated phone scam, manipulating Australians for a reported $830,000 in November.

Phishing emails typically mimic the look and feel of an email written by someone in authority, such as a bank, or even a colleague.

Inland Revenue is warning New Zealanders to be vigilant about any ‘tax refund’ emails they receive that appear to look genuine.

There was a renewed global response to data security in 2018, placing pressure on organisations to assume more responsibility for the data they hold.

“One of the largest security industry misconceptions is that most cyberattacks target top executives and management.”

"SMS is an easier way for scammers to pretend they are sending from a well-known business that people know and trust."

The majority of users are unable to develop good cyber hygiene in line with the rapid rate of digitalisation that the APAC region is undergoing.

This unease is warranted given the growing sophistication of scammers and their activities, and numbers of attempted fraud.

While email providers have made strides in flagging suspicious emails and source domains, reducing the effectiveness of attacks, attackers’ techniques have also evolved.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.

Jason Howells shares Barracuda MSP's top four tips to protect your business and help identify a phishing scam from a mile away.

Cybercriminals are mimicking well-known companies, “brandjacking” them in a bid to infect computer systems and to steal sensitive data.

Much of the information accessed in the Facebook breach is perfect for cyber criminals planning their next phishing attack.

Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.

This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

Because they point to malicious online shopping sites that mimic legitimate, well-known retail websites, it makes it increasingly difficult for customers to detect the fake domains.

CERT NZ’s April-June 2018 Quarterly Report suggests that cyber threats – and the amount of people who are reporting them – are once again on the rise, and fewer people are losing money.

Individual contributors and lower level management account for nearly two thirds (60%) of highly targeted attacks within an organisation.

Proofpoint CLEAR is the first joint solution announcement following its acquisition of Wombat Security.

The targeting of online academic resources is similar to previous cyber operations by COBALT DICKENS, a threat group associated with the Iranian govt.

Every day cybercriminals come up with a wide variety of phishing tactics with the intent of scamming innocent users.

Phishing for and using the stolen credentials to access systems or services stands out as a particularly popular attack method.