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ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Firewalls

ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Cloud Security

China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics

CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware
Malware

New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware

Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Malware

Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks

Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Firewalls

Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024

A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Data Protection

Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security

Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Malware

Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Malware

Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam
Malware

Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam

Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Malware

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Data Protection

KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
Phishing

Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions

SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality
Biometrics

How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality

As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.

By Johan Fantenberg • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Cybersecurity insurance

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Unified Communications

KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats

KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
Ransomware

UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study

A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025