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Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
Data Protection

Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices

Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
Malware

Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
New cloud hacktool Xeon Sender exploits APIs for spam SMS
Application Programming Interface

New cloud hacktool Xeon Sender exploits APIs for spam SMS

Researchers at SentinelLabs have unveiled Xeon Sender, a new cloud hack tool exploiting legitimate APIs to launch bulk SMS spam attacks against service providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack
Multi-factor authentication

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Malware

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

By Mark Gorrie • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day
Data Protection

Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day

CybeReady, an autonomous cybersecurity learning firm, highlights the key role of cybersecurity readiness as World Backup Day 2024 approaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Appdome's real-time defense against mobile app social engineering attacks
Application Security

Appdome's real-time defense against mobile app social engineering attacks

Appdome presents real-time defense system against social engineering attacks targeting mobile apps, enhancing user security and brand reputation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Smishing scam utilising Amazon Web Services uncovered
Marketing Technologies

Smishing scam utilising Amazon Web Services uncovered

SNS Sender uses Amazon's cloud services for 'smishing' scams, impersonating USPS notifications, according to cybersecurity firm SentinelLabs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Decline in trust with SMS platforms predicted by new XConnect study
Phishing

Decline in trust with SMS platforms predicted by new XConnect study

A study by XConnect and Mobilesquared reveals CPaaS providers are expected to lose nearly a quarter of trust in SMS platforms between 2023 and 2025 due to potential fraud risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Phishing

Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report

Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season
Phishing

KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season

In response to rising cybercrime, KnowBe4 has shared its primary cybersecurity advice for the 2023 festive season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

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Cybermate unveils Australia's 1st 'Psybersecurity' app for SMEs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybermate unveils Australia's 1st 'Psybersecurity' app for SMEs

Cybermate 2.0 turns the spotlight onto the human behavioural aspects of cyber risk, thus complementing traditional cybersecurity measures.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023