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Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
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Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.
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Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.
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CrowdStrike launches unified data protection for AI & cloud

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike launches new Falcon Data Protection suite, offering real-time security for cloud, AI, endpoints, and SaaS to combat evolving cyber threats.
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Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Akamai updates its Security Certified Service Provider schemes, enabling partners to enhance delivery and support for API security and Guardicore Segmentation.
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Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
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World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.
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Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.
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Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.
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Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.
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Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.
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Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
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New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
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Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
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Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.
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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
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Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.
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Sophos warns of rising threats exploiting Office 365 tools

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Sophos researchers have uncovered two active campaigns targeting firms via Microsoft Office 365 and remote tools, triggering a surge in data theft and ransomware incidents.