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Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.
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Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
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Generative AI stokes sophisticated phishing threats
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
Generative AI is fuelling sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks, prompting organisations to adopt stringent controls.
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KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ccl
KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.
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Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.
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Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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smartphones
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edutech
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email security
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
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Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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encryption
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passwordless
Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.
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ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.
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Malicious Python projects targeting Linux, Windows systems
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
ESET uncovers harmful Python projects on official repository, PyPI; malware delivers cyberespionage backdoor and data theft.
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Proofpoint acquires Tessian to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity defences
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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malware
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Proofpoint finalises acquisition of AI-leader Tessian, planning to enhance their cybersecurity platform by 2024.
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AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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email security
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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mfa
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Cybercriminals wary of AI usage in operations – Sophos
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Cybersecurity firm Sophos uncovers that despite recognising AI's potential, cybercriminals remain cautious about its integration in operations.
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Predicting 2024's cybersecurity threats: insights from Barracuda Network's experts
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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iot
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breach prevention
Barracuda Network's experts forecast 2024's cyber threats, highlighting rising AI-enabled attacks and cloud vulnerabilities.
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Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.
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Sumsub launches 'For Fake’s Sake' to detect deepfakes and synthetic fraud
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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ai models
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developers
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feedback
Sumsub rolls out 'For Fake's Sake', a groundbreaking platform designed to detect deepfakes and synthetic fraud.
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Delinea bolsters identity-based cyberattack protection with upgrade
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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pam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Delinea improves its Privilege Manager, bolstering identity-based cyberattack protection with focus on just-in-time access.
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Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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data privacy
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online security
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avast
The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.
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WatchGuard Threat Lab Report reveals new security threats
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Threat Lab Report reveals new browser-based social engineering trends, revealing China and Russia behind 75% of new threats.