Vishing stories
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Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
4 days ago
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cx
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martech
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email security
Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.
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Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
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Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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edutech
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government
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microsoft
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.
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Report: 99% of Australian firms faced identity breaches in 2023
Tue, 21st May 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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phishing
A CyberArk report reveals 99% of Australian organisations faced multiple identity breaches in the past year, highlighting urgent cybersecurity needs amid rising AI threats.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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uc
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vpns
As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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virtualisation
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uc
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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onedrive
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japan
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Appdome's real-time defense against mobile app social engineering attacks
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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application security
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smartphones
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devsecops
Appdome presents real-time defense system against social engineering attacks targeting mobile apps, enhancing user security and brand reputation.
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Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
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dark web
Rising use of QR codes and Large Language Models, automation in Managed Service Providers, booming AI spear phishing on the Dark Web, acceleration of AI-based 'vishing', and privacy threats from VR/MR headsets are predicted to shape the cybersecurity realm in 2024.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
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WatchGuard unveils cybersecurity threats predicted for 2024
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies warns emerging tech trends like AI, VR/MR headsets and QR code technology could present key cybersecurity threats in 2024.
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KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
In response to rising cybercrime, KnowBe4 has shared its primary cybersecurity advice for the 2023 festive season.
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Vishing attacks reach all time high - Agari and PhishLabs
Wed, 25th May 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Vishing cases have increased by 550% in the past year, overtaking business email compromise as the second most reported response-based email threat.
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Spear phishing
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Spear phishing, a new cyber threat, targets specific companies and staff to steal sensitive data. Businesses must upgrade security and train employees.