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Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
EduTech

Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks

Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs
Cybersecurity

Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs

Report reveals grave cybersecurity flaws, with 97% of Non-Human Identities having excessive privileges and 44% of tokens exposed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda
EduTech

Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda

Barracuda reveals cybercriminals exploiting content platforms for phishing, targeting educational institutions and businesses worldwide with deceitful emails.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft's Copilot Studio
AI Agents

Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft's Copilot Studio

Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
Encryption

Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI

Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, 'Tusk,' exploiting popular trends like web3 and AI to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites
Marketing Technologies

Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites

Thousands of websites using Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCommerce may be leaking private customer information due to misconfigured access controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 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
Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks
AI Agents

Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks

Employees' widespread use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks as 30.8% of these tools train on customer data, a new study by Harmonic Security reveals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites

Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Firewalls

Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection
Data Protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Firewalls

Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

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Nuix unveils Cognitive AI for Discover platform enhancements
Customer Experience

Nuix unveils Cognitive AI for Discover platform enhancements

Nuix has launched Cognitive AI to boost its Discover platform's efficiency in document review, promising enhanced speed, accuracy, and cost savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
Firewalls

Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate

Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Data Protection

Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024