F-Secure stories
Alchemy CyberDefence appoints Ben Ross as Managing Director
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Alchemy CyberDefence names Ben Ross as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his two decades of experience to enhance cybersecurity and IT operations.
Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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The AMD market is set to hit $8.8bn by 2023, with forecasts predicting a growth to $43bn by 2033 due to rising global threat of sophisticated cyber attacks.
Small businesses targeted by cyber criminals for data
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Crime groups will increasingly sell access to breached smaller businesses so attackers can scam consumers.
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Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report
Fri, 26th May 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Ransomware gangs are becoming more professional, offering specialized services to one another, according to a report by WithSecure.
To click or not to click: What F-Secure learned from phishing 80,000 people
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
According to a new study from F-Secure, phishing emails mimicking HR announcements or asking for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients.
F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.
A third of suspicious emails reported by employees are phishing
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
One third of emails reported as phishing by employees are either malicious or highly suspect, new research finds.
Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment
Mon, 17th May 2021
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malware
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dr
Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre points to the ‘Conti’ ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.
CISOs facing rising security debts
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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CISOs are facing a rising security debt to protect against increasing cyber attacks, according to a report by F-Secure.
CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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f-secure
There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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f-secure
F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.
Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
Cybersecurity firm F-Secure links Lazarus Group, aka APT38, to recent attack on cryptocurrency company in its new research.
This is what our kids will hate us for: IoT devices 'asbestos of the future'
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
Experts warn that the lack of security in Internet of Things devices could make it the 'asbestos of the future'.
F5 Networks' BIG-IP load balancer product vulnerable to attack
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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f5 networks
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security vulnerabilities
Security vulnerabilities in F5 Networks' popular BIG-IP load balancer could enable attackers to exploit iRules and gain unauthorised access, warns F-Secure.
Security breaches of great concern to consumers
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud security
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physical security
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cybersecurity
New survey from F-Secure reveals that 71% of people fear becoming a victim of cyber crime, while 73% worry about the safety of their children.
Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smart home
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security vulnerabilities
Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.
FBI disrupts multiple botnets as part of anti-fraud operation
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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botnet
The FBI, with the help of F-Secure, has dismantled the 3ve ad fraud ring that manipulated traffic from 1.7 million IPs, generating USD $30 million in revenue.
Something old, nothing new: Cybercrims still rely on spam
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
The probability of a recipient opening an email increases 12% if the email claims to come from a known individual.
Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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travel
Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel’s locking systems are up-to-date.
Corporate users warned Intel AMT flaw has 'destructive' potential
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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intel
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f-secure
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security vulnerabilities
Anyone who gains physical access to a machine could create a backdoor in less than 30 seconds and use the backdoor to remotely monitor activities.