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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
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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.
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Businesses underprepared as data breaches soar 25% in 2023
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data protection
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A 25% surge in 2023 data breaches hit UK firms, with ransomware impacting 75%. Average breach costs GBP £3.4 million, but only 31% do risk assessments.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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.
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Mandiant report reveals ransomware surge & evolving tactics
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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.
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What the FA Cup can teach businesses about ransomware
Fri, 24th May 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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vigilance
As Manchester City and Manchester United prep for the FA Cup Final, CEO David Bennett reveals how football strategies can fortify ransomware defence.
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CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.
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Kyriba reveals $95 billion currency effect in global liquidity report
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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report
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forex
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financial results
Kyriba's Q4 2023 report highlights a $95bn total currency impact on revenues of 1700 public North American and European companies.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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ai
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safety
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skillsoft
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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malware
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martech
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risk & compliance
Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.
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'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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social media
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valentine's day
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.
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CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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data protection
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martech
Global security firm, CybeReady, introduces a free Data Privacy CISO Toolkit to support data protection initiatives, coinciding with Data Privacy Week.
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Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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opera
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dark web
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browsers
Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.
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Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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avast
Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.
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Google & Cambridge University forge AI research partnership
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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Google partners with the University of Cambridge for multi-year AI research, aiming to generate societal benefits and combat climate change responsibly.
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EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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phishing
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it training
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email security
EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.
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Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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online security
Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.
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Modest growth in M&A activity predicted for next year
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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fintechs
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phishing
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email security
Biztech Lawyers and Intelliworx predict modest growth in M&A activity, company consolidation, and an upswing in down round investments for 2024 tech industry.
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Group-IB uncovers new Linux RAT targeting Thai company networks
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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iab
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group-ib
Group-IB reveals 'Krasue', a fresh Linux Remote Access Trojan (RAT), targeting solely Thailand-based companies.
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AI to alter Asia Pacific's cybersecurity landscape by 2024
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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siem
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cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the Asia Pacific's cybersecurity sector by 2024, presenting new developments and risks.
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Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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esg
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.