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Cyber Criminal stories - Page 2

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The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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Email remains the most widely used business communication channel. It is also an attractive target for cybercriminals.
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Three security vulnerabilities to be aware of in printing devices
Tue, 21st Feb 2023
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ddos
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document management
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Australian businesses continue to witness the devasting impact of cyberbreaches and the consequences of cybercriminals infiltrating networks.
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How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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dark web
Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.
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Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff
Wed, 4th Jan 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.
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Frost & Sullivan and Applied Risk address state of OT security
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
The whitepaper addresses common concerns facing OT security decision-makers as they invest in protecting their organisations against emergent risks.
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Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.
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Localsearch reveals website security threats SMBs are facing
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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cyber criminal
Daniel Stoten, Executive Chairman at Localsearch, has released five tips businesses can use to protect their website and business from cyber attacks.
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Genetec warns against cyber crime risk from older systems
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
With the ever-increasing rise in cyber crime, Genetec is cautioning organisations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk.
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Bitdefender launches chat protection solution to put a halt to scams
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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endpoint protection
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email security
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edr
Bitdefender launches real-time chat protection for mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, to combat cyber threats.
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Norton study highlights Kiwi's risky eCommerce behaviours
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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email security
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
Nearly a quarter of New Zealanders (22%) surveyed said they tend to take more risks when online shopping during the holiday season than other times of the year.
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Sophos uncovers rampant rise of ransomware in manufacturing
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Sophos' new survey report on ransomware in manufacturing and production found that the sector had the highest average ransom payment across all sectors.
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SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.
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Latest VMware threat report reveals truth about deepfakes
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
VMware's Global Incident Response Threat Report reveals increased cyber attacks amid pandemic disruptions and geopolitical events.
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Cyber criminals continue to find new methods of attack
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
ForgeRock reports a 297% surge in consumer identity breaches, with supply chain and third-party suppliers as the main culprits.
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Almost half of businesses experienced a cyberattack last year
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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cyber attacks
The travel and leisure, retail and wholesale, and business services industries were the top three sectors most at risk.
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Identity and access: the fight is on
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Lapsus$ cybercriminals targeted Okta's authentication systems, exposing the vulnerability of identity and access control systems.
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Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL investigation
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
INTERPOL crackdown on telecom and social engineering scams results in 2,000 arrests and $50m of illicit funds intercepted.
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CSIRO initiative set to bolster SME security in Australia
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Australia's national science agency has created a program that looks to help SMEs working on complex cybersecurity matters.
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41% of Aussie businesses have endured a ransomware attack
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid & remote work
41% of small businesses have experienced a ransomware attack, according to a study by Software Advice. 27% of those targeted have paid the ransom.
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Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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healthtech
Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.