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New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
Endpoint Protection

New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly

A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
Malware

Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry

A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Multi-factor authentication

Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate

Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report
Ransomware

Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report

A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
Malware

How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Malware

Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group

Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide
Cybersecurity

KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide

KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025
Malware

Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025

Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Why ClickFix attacks are outpacing enterprise security
Malware

Why ClickFix attacks are outpacing enterprise security

ClickFix attacks, leveraging human error over software flaws, are now a dominant threat to enterprises, outpacing existing security measures.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware
Malware

HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware

Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
AI to halve time needed for account takeover by 2027
Malware

AI to halve time needed for account takeover by 2027

Gartner predicts that AI agents will halve the time needed for account exploitations by 2027, heightening the urgency for firms to adopt advanced security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed
Phishing

Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Malware

Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace

Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know
Data Protection

RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know

As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Ransomware

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA

Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australian councils urged to boost cyber threat training
Ransomware

Australian councils urged to boost cyber threat training

Cyberattacks on Australian local councils are surging, with under half providing essential cybersecurity training, leaving systems vulnerable to breaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
Malware

UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats

The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Data Protection

Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025