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Social Engineering stories - Page 2

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Resurgent Transparent Tribe deploys new Android spyware
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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spyware
SentinelLabs reveals new findings on Transparent Tribe's resurgence, detailing four new Android spyware apps targeting Indian government and military personnel.
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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ransomware
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email security
The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.
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Mobile app security survey reveals robust consumer demand
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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fraud
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mobile apps
Survey reveals a dramatic rise in consumer demand for mobile app security, fraud prevention, and privacy measures, with 99.5% of users seeking robust protections.
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Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
dataglobal and SoSafe partner to enhance email security; their combined expertise aims to counter the rising threat of social engineering.
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How businesses can strengthen defences against evolving cyberattacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ai
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integration
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As cybercriminals exploit AI to amplify attacks, businesses are urged to upgrade legacy systems, integrate AI in security efforts, and enhance real-time threat detection.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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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The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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ai
Faced with a rapid rise in ransomware and zero-day exploits, 2024 is set to be a landmark year for cybersecurity challenges, demanding robust and proactive IT defences.
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KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.
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HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Tue, 28th May 2024
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hcm
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email security
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ai
Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.
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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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Why strong passwords are still the first line of defence against cyber threats
Mon, 27th May 2024
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phishing
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email security
Despite advancements in cybersecurity, many breaches still involve stolen credentials due to weak passwords. Businesses must enforce robust password policies to mitigate risks.
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StarHub launches new cybersecurity training platform
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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it training
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
StarHub launches its new Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform to bolster enterprise cyber defences by addressing human error.
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Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats
Thu, 16th May 2024
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edutech
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cx
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martech
Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.
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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Wed, 15th May 2024
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uc
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malware
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phishing
Avast’s Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
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Obrela unveils 2023's key cybersecurity trends in new report
Tue, 7th May 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Obrela's Digital Universe Report 2023 unravels the global cybersecurity labyrinth, highlighting increased suspicious internal activity, malware, and policy violation-based attacks, predominantly seen in banking, services, and education sectors.
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Espionage breaches account for 25% in APAC, report reveals
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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it training
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A quarter of data breaches in APAC are espionage attacks, a significantly higher portion than Europe and North America.
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Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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social engineering
Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.
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Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication
Wed, 1st May 2024
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fintechs
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biometrics
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physical security
Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.
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Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cyber attacks
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social engineering
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jumio
In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.
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High Performance Podcast duo to keynote Infosecurity Europe conference
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
High Performance Podcast's Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes set to enrich Infosecurity Europe conference with lessons from top performers, addressing behavioural resilience amid cyber threats.