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Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites

Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Application Security

Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain

New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Mandiant report reveals ransomware surge & evolving tactics
Ransomware

Mandiant report reveals ransomware surge & evolving tactics

Mandiant's report reveals a 75% surge in ransomware posts and a 20% rise in investigations in 2023, with over USD $1 billion paid to attackers. Novel tactics and evolving threats demand heightened vigilance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
What the FA Cup can teach businesses about ransomware
Ransomware

What the FA Cup can teach businesses about ransomware

As Manchester City and Manchester United prep for the FA Cup Final, CEO David Bennett reveals how football strategies can fortify ransomware defence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Malware

CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Kyriba reveals $95 billion currency effect in global liquidity report
Financial results

Kyriba reveals $95 billion currency effect in global liquidity report

Kyriba's Q4 2023 report highlights a $95bn total currency impact on revenues of 1700 public North American and European companies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Partner Programmes

Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends

Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance
Malware

Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance

Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams
Cybersecurity

'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs
Data Protection

CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs

Global security firm, CybeReady, introduces a free Data Privacy CISO Toolkit to support data protection initiatives, coinciding with Data Privacy Week.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

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Shoppers warned of AI scams as Black Friday nears
Phishing

Shoppers warned of AI scams as Black Friday nears

As Black Friday nears, experts warn consumers of sophisticated AI-driven scams, urging caution as losses from fraud continue to escalate.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
Multi-factor authentication

Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales

As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Homebuyers warned as property scams surge in spring season
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Homebuyers warned as property scams surge in spring season

Amid a surge in property-related scams, InfoTrack advises caution during this spring's busy real estate season. Buyers are urged to bolster cyber security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance
Virtualisation

Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance

As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams
EduTech

StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Unified Communications

UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%

Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024