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Enzoic predicts cybersecurity trends & threats for 2024
Malware

Enzoic predicts cybersecurity trends & threats for 2024

Enzoic CTO, Mike Wilson, forecasts key 2024 cybersecurity trends, underscoring API attacks and automation needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption
Malware

Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption

Cybercrime surge sees a 32% rise in counterfeit applications on app stores in 2023, posing a serious threat to user safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
Multi-factor authentication

Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods

Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Online shopping

Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers

Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
NSFOCUS reveals alarming surge in DDoS attacks in 2022 report
Distributed Denial of Service

NSFOCUS reveals alarming surge in DDoS attacks in 2022 report

NSFOCUS's 2022 report reveals a worrying increase in DDoS attacks, with the frequency of terabit-level attacks rising to 40.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats
Malware

Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats

Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens eCommerce platforms
Application Security

Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens eCommerce platforms

Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on eCommerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams
Malware

Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams

Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024

Tesserent's cybersecurity experts anticipate AI risks, a growing skills shortage, and regulatory changes by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems
Data Analytics

Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems

Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems. .

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023
Microsoft

Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023

Cyberattacks surge by 11% amid Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia, and Taiwan-China tensions, highlighting new hacktivist trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
AI Security

Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit

Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 4th Nov 2023
ExpressVPN pioneers post-quantum protection in VPN industry
Virtual Private Networks

ExpressVPN pioneers post-quantum protection in VPN industry

ExpressVPN has launched post-quantum protection in its VPN protocol, defending against future quantum computing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Malware

OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks

Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Supply Chain

Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cybercriminals stories

Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity
Marketing Technologies

Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity

Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Australians' growing anxiety over data security highlighted by Norton
Cybersecurity

Australians' growing anxiety over data security highlighted by Norton

Norton reveals over 70% of Australians are concerned about personal data security, with fears rising amid AI shopping scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
McAfee's hacker list reveals Margot Robbie among top 10 exploited celebrities
Malware

McAfee's hacker list reveals Margot Robbie among top 10 exploited celebrities

McAfee reveals cybercriminals exploit Australian actress Margot Robbie and other celebrities for online scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023