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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from Mandiant
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from Mandiant

Mandiant's CTO, Charles Carmakal, discusses cyber security, threat intelligence, and projects in the APAC region.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
Email defence methods increasingly falling short - report
Email Security

Email defence methods increasingly falling short - report

According to the Secureworks Incident Response report, the number of incidents involving business email compromise doubled between January and December 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023
Ransomware down 57%, Secureworks warns against complacency
Ransomware

Ransomware down 57%, Secureworks warns against complacency

Secureworks has cautioned against complacency despite a 57% decline in ransomware incident response engagements in 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Lookout launches GenAI tool to support cybersecurity teams
Cloud Access Security Broker

Lookout launches GenAI tool to support cybersecurity teams

Lookout, the endpoint-to-cloud security company, has launched Lookout SAIL, a new AI assistant for cybersecurity professionals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Half of top malicious email subjects are HR related – report
Phishing

Half of top malicious email subjects are HR related – report

HR-related email subjects account for half of the top malicious emails, according to phishing test results by KnowBe4.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Ransomware named top malware for past seven years - Kaspersky
Malware

Ransomware named top malware for past seven years - Kaspersky

The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread MaaS over the past seven years.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Palo Alto Networks finds 55% increase in vulnerability exploitation attempts
Malware

Palo Alto Networks finds 55% increase in vulnerability exploitation attempts

With the rate of vulnerability exploitation showing no sign of slowing down up from 147,000 attempts in 2021 to 228,000 in 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2023
Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report
Ransomware

Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report

Ransomware gangs are becoming more professional, offering specialized services to one another, according to a report by WithSecure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Phishing preys on known brands such as Microsoft and Adobe - report
Phishing

Phishing preys on known brands such as Microsoft and Adobe - report

Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online today use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses, the report finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th May 2023
Three security vulnerabilities to be aware of in printing devices
Distributed Denial of Service

Three security vulnerabilities to be aware of in printing devices

Australian businesses continue to witness the devasting impact of cyberbreaches and the consequences of cybercriminals infiltrating networks.

By Ted Garner • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2023
How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Cybersecurity

How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data

Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.

By Jon Inns • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023
Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff
Malware

Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jan 2023
Frost & Sullivan and Applied Risk address state of OT security
Firewalls

Frost & Sullivan and Applied Risk address state of OT security

The whitepaper addresses common concerns facing OT security decision-makers as they invest in protecting their organisations against emergent risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Ransomware

Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Localsearch reveals website security threats SMBs are facing
Cybersecurity

Localsearch reveals website security threats SMBs are facing

Daniel Stoten, Executive Chairman at Localsearch, has released five tips businesses can use to protect their website and business from cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Genetec warns against cyber crime risk from older systems
Human Capital Management

Genetec warns against cyber crime risk from older systems

With the ever-increasing rise in cyber crime, Genetec is cautioning organisations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2022
Bitdefender launches chat protection solution to put a halt to scams
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender launches chat protection solution to put a halt to scams

Bitdefender launches real-time chat protection for mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, to combat cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

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