Threat actors stories - Page 2
The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.
Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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healthtech
Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.
Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast Asia.
Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
GenAI’s rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.
Teleport announces partnership with global IT firm TD Synnex
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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data protection
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resellers
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identity
Teleport partners with TD Synnex to streamline and expand secure infrastructure access solutions, enhancing options for protection against identity-based cyber attacks.
Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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healthtech
A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.
Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The rapidly evolving ransomware threat poses a significant risk to business continuity, crucially impacting cyber insurance strategies. Companies must bolster cybersecurity to stay ahead.
Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
A Barracuda report highlights a stark disparity in email attack types faced by large and small firms, with lateral phishing targeting major companies and extortion menacing smaller ones.
CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
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microsoft
Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing’s personalisation with bulk phishing’s scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.
Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ddos
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data analytics
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application security
Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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saas
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.
Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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ddos
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloudflare’s Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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ai
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ai models
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facebook
OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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ransomware
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email security
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genai
Arctic Wolf’s Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Fri, 17th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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data breach
Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.
Object First reinforces Partner Program amid rising ransomware threats
Thu, 16th May 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Object First fortifies its Partner Programme, introducing new benefits to enhance revenue, customer satisfaction, and backup security amid rising ransomware threats.