Threat actors stories

Chinese cyberespionage targets European IT service firms
2 days ago
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new cyberespionage campaign, named 'Operation Digital Eye', has emerged, targeting IT service providers in Southern Europe to infiltrate digital supply chains.

Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience
4 days ago
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
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edr
Experts from Semperis forecast that AI will dominate cybersecurity discussions in 2025, despite many attacks remaining basic and clunky.

Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions
Last week
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.

The top cybersecurity predictions for businesses in 2025
Last week
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
As cyber threats evolve, businesses must brace for a surge in sophisticated attacks in 2025, leveraging AI and advanced tactics to bypass traditional security.

Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks
Last week
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iot security
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phishing
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email security
New research reveals Australia is the top victim of cyber extortion in Asia Pacific, accounting for 22.2% of cases, as global incidents surge.

Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Last month
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firewalls
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ddos
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ransomware
As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.

Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
Last month
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.

Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Last month
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dr
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
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ransomware
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mfa
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physical security
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise
Last month
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.

Arctic Wolf launches new threat intelligence module update
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai
Arctic Wolf unveils its enhanced Aurora Platform with a new threat intelligence module, equipping organisations with real-time insights to tackle cyber risks.

ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ThreatLocker has unveiled a whitepaper to assist Australian businesses in achieving compliance with the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies.

Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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okta
The Five Eyes Alliance has endorsed Semperis's Purple Knight tool to enhance security in Microsoft Active Directory systems, vital for UK firms.

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
Last month
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genai
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llms
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New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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malware
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devops
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cloud security
ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here’s what to do about it
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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nsa
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industrial control systems
Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

HP unveils hackers use fake firms to get trusted certificates
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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nvidia
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venafi
HP Wolf Security research reveals hackers are forming fake firms to obtain certificates for fraudulent websites, evading Windows security and user alerts.

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.