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36m AI & gaming credentials breached, Kaspersky reveals
Malware

36m AI & gaming credentials breached, Kaspersky reveals

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals over 36m AI and gaming credentials, including Roblox and OpenAI, have been feasted on by infostealers within three years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Human error is the top cyber threat, according to CTOs
Ransomware

Human error is the top cyber threat, according to CTOs

Human error is regarded as the most significant cyber threat by 59% of Chief Technology Officers, despite high adoption of security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
EduTech

AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Ransomware

Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide

Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
EduTech

Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024

Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Phishing

Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023

Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Generative AI stokes sophisticated phishing threats
Phishing

Generative AI stokes sophisticated phishing threats

Generative AI is fuelling sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks, prompting organisations to adopt stringent controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Ransomware

KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards

KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 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
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
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
EduTech

Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024

Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method
Encryption

Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method

Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Malware

ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI

ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jan 2024
Malicious Python projects targeting Linux, Windows systems
Malware

Malicious Python projects targeting Linux, Windows systems

ESET uncovers harmful Python projects on official repository, PyPI; malware delivers cyberespionage backdoor and data theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Proofpoint acquires Tessian to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity defences
Malware

Proofpoint acquires Tessian to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity defences

Proofpoint finalises acquisition of AI-leader Tessian, planning to enhance their cybersecurity platform by 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 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
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Multi-factor authentication

AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Cybercriminals wary of AI usage in operations – Sophos
Malware

Cybercriminals wary of AI usage in operations – Sophos

Cybersecurity firm Sophos uncovers that despite recognising AI's potential, cybercriminals remain cautious about its integration in operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

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