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Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks
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Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks

Barracuda's 2025 Email Threats Report finds attackers now hide malicious links in attachments, urging use of AI to detect rising phishing and account takeovers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report
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Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report

A report from Barracuda Networks reveals that phishing-as-a-service attacks surged in early 2025, with over one million attempts blocked, primarily targeting Microsoft 365.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
World Backup Day highlights crucial data protection needs
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World Backup Day highlights crucial data protection needs

World Backup Day on 31 March highlights the necessity for organisations to back up vital data, including identity management systems like Microsoft Entra ID.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks
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Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Why email security needs automated incident response
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Why email security needs automated incident response

As email threats evolve, firms must adopt automated incident response to swiftly mitigate risks and protect sensitive data from malicious attacks.

By Matt Caffrey • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
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Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024

A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Barracuda enhances email protection against cyber threats
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Barracuda enhances email protection against cyber threats

Barracuda has unveiled major upgrades to its Email Protection service, enhancing security measures and deployment options to better combat evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Barracuda unveils advanced email protection enhancements
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Barracuda unveils advanced email protection enhancements

Barracuda Networks unveils enhancements to its Email Protection, providing organisations with improved security options to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
The top cybersecurity predictions for businesses in 2025
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The top cybersecurity predictions for businesses in 2025

As cyber threats evolve, businesses must brace for a surge in sophisticated attacks in 2025, leveraging AI and advanced tactics to bypass traditional security.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Automation & AI risks
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Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Automation & AI risks

Barracuda Networks predicts that by 2025, cyber threats will become more automated, with increased attacks on critical infrastructure and cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Infinigate Cloud launches Barracuda email protection plan
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Infinigate Cloud launches Barracuda email protection plan

Infinigate Cloud has launched a subscription-based service for Barracuda's Email Protection and Cloud Backup solutions, enhancing cybersecurity for channel partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
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AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users

Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Barracuda unveils partner engineer community & program updates
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Barracuda unveils partner engineer community & program updates

Barracuda Networks has launched a Partner Sales Engineer Community and advanced its Partner Success Program to enhance technical expertise and partner collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
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Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks

Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda
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Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda

Barracuda reveals cybercriminals exploiting content platforms for phishing, targeting educational institutions and businesses worldwide with deceitful emails.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware
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Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware

New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Email threats never stop evolving – these are the latest trends to know about
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Email threats never stop evolving – these are the latest trends to know about

Email threats are evolving, with phishing attacks becoming faster and more sophisticated. Latest data shows conversation hijacking up 70% since 2022.

By Matt Caffrey • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024