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What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique
Multi-factor authentication

What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique

Apple users are being targeted with 'MFA bombing,' a phishing method that exploits repeated password prompts and spoofed calls to gain account access.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities
Phishing

Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities

Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report

A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems
Malware

Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems

Dated access control systems pose increased cybersecurity threat, opening firms to cyberattacks and malware, potentially costing millions and damaging reputations.

By George Moawad • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Unified Communications

New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications

Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
CrowdStrike to acquire Flow Security in cloud data security shake-up
AI Security

CrowdStrike to acquire Flow Security in cloud data security shake-up

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity heavyweight, plans to acquire Flow Security, intensifying its leadership in cloud security and pioneering a platform that protects data in all states.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection
Surveillance

i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection

Security solutions firm i-PRO underscores the importance of data privacy in a world increasingly under surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
Ransomware

The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity

Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.

By Nick Turnbull • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report
Malware

Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report

Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
CybeReady introduces new QR code phishing simulations
Data Analytics

CybeReady introduces new QR code phishing simulations

CybeReady has introduced QR Code Phishing Simulations to its training suite, to arm businesses against the rising trend of quishing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
ReasonLabs uncovers cashback scam in torrented video game files
Malware

ReasonLabs uncovers cashback scam in torrented video game files

Cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs exposes massive cashback scam in torrented video games, compromising user's personal information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks
Malware

AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks

Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Sensitive Information stories

ArchTIS secures software contract with Australian security agency
Unified Communications

ArchTIS secures software contract with Australian security agency

ArchTIS has secured a contract worth AUD $466,840 with an Australian national security agency for their Kojensi software to enable secure collaboration on sensitive data.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity

Taiwanese retail giant, Heng Leong Hang, enhances cyber defence with the integration of CyberArk's Identity Security Platform into its cyber security strategy to protect core systems and customer data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Cybersecurity

Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers

Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs
Unified Communications

Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs

In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.

By Andy Grolnick • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
SendQuick achieves top security certifications, reinforcing user data protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SendQuick achieves top security certifications, reinforcing user data protection

SendQuick earns ISO/IEC 27017:2015, ISO/IEC 27018:2019 and Cyber Trust Mark, bolstering user data security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023