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North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam
Malware

North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam

SentinelLabs reveals North Korean operatives are masquerading as foreign IT professionals to infiltrate global tech markets and bypass sanctions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025
Ransomware

Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
Unified Communications

US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Unified Communications

Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Malware

Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
Unified Communications

Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups

The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Physical Security

Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 18th 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
Amplitude reports 8% revenue growth, new CFO, & sanctions risk
Marketing Technologies

Amplitude reports 8% revenue growth, new CFO, & sanctions risk

Amplitude posts an 8% revenue growth to USD $73.3 million, appoints Andrew Casey as new CFO, and prepares for potential sanctions-related risks impacting receivables.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Ransomware

Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors

As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Malware

Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics

Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Unified Communications

Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024

Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
Unified Communications

Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks

Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
Data Protection

Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures

Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses
Unified Communications

Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses

Australia's cyber security landscape is deteriorating, with over 1,100 incidents reported and average losses surging to AUD $30,700, warns the ACSC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months
Malware

Ransomware hits 59% of UK financial firms in past 12 months

Bridewell research reveals 59% of financial services businesses have faced ransomware attacks in the past year, with legal fines and reputation damage as key repercussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024