Business Email Compromise stories
The Ransomware Threat: How to respond and protect your organisation
Last week
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
This month
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.
Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
This month
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.
Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.
AI arms race fuels surge in cybercrime & deepfake scams
This month
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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phishing
AI advancements are boosting cybercrime in Australia, with infostealer malware and deepfake scams costing businesses millions despite MFA safeguards.
Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools
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email security
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dlp
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genai
Red Sift partners with Gradian to boost access to its OnDMARC email security, enhancing protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for UK businesses.
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
Last month
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encryption
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biometrics
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mfa
Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection
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saas
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malware
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firewalls
Expel expands its managed detection and response service to tackle email threats, integrating with Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and Sublime Security.
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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it in manufacturing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
Key Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2025
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, organisations must adapt to emerging trends in 2025, prioritising cloud solutions, AI risks, and skills shortages.
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.
Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.
Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.