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Arctic Wolf uncovers 0-day Cleo MFT vulnerability exploit

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Arctic Wolf Labs has uncovered a major 0-Day vulnerability in Cleo Managed File Transfer products, with ongoing exploitation since December 2024.
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KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.
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NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.
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Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.
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Business email compromise scams dominate Q3 2024 threats

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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VIPRE Security Group's latest report reveals that business email compromise now makes up 58% of phishing attacks, highlighting rising cybersecurity threats.
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Proofpoint unveils new security features

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.
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Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.
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Size determines type & frequency of email threats to businesses

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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New research from Barracuda shows larger firms face more lateral phishing threats, while smaller companies are hit harder by external phishing and extortion.
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Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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A new report from Barracuda reveals stark differences in cyber attack tactics, with larger firms facing 42% of lateral phishing threats compared to just 2% for smaller businesses.
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Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.
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Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Barracuda Networks' Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.
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Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.
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Arctic Wolf enhances platform with identity threat detection

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Arctic Wolf launches ITDR to its security operations platform to counter rising identity-based cyber threats, enhancing tools like Microsoft Defender and Okta.
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Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
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Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat

Mon, 20th May 2024
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Deepfakes now rank as the second most common security threat to UK businesses, with over 32% experiencing such incidents, a new ISMS.online report reveals.
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Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing

Mon, 13th May 2024
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As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.