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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
Malware

Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats
Data Protection

Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Sophos warns of rising threats exploiting Office 365 tools
Unified Communications

Sophos warns of rising threats exploiting Office 365 tools

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Kaspersky warns of increasing threats from tampered NFC tags
Malware

Kaspersky warns of increasing threats from tampered NFC tags

Kaspersky warns of rising risks from hacked NFC tags, urging users to stay vigilant against potential phishing and malware threats as NFC adoption grows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers
Malware

New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers

Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Check Point solution achieves 100% detection in MITRE test
Ransomware

Check Point solution achieves 100% detection in MITRE test

Check Point Software's Infinity XDR/XPR solution achieved a remarkable 100% detection rate in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, showcasing its effectiveness.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Malware

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats
Malware

Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
Malware

Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it
Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings

Kaspersky has identified 547 dark web listings for software vulnerability exploits from January 2023 to September 2024, with average prices hitting $100,000.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Proofpoint & CyberArk expand partnership for enhanced security
Ransomware

Proofpoint & CyberArk expand partnership for enhanced security

Proofpoint and CyberArk expand their partnership, unveiling layered identity security solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments to counter sophisticated cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
EduTech

Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

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Australian firms unprepared for privacy act identity security changes
Data Protection

Australian firms unprepared for privacy act identity security changes

Australian firms are ill-prepared for impending changes to the Privacy Act on identity security, with many failing to protect sensitive data adequately.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024