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Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
Email Security

Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk

As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

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Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights
Distributed Denial of Service

Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights

Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Customer Experience

Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance

Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025

SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training
Phishing

KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts

As 2025 approaches, experts at Yubico warn of escalating AI-driven cyber threats and stress the urgent need for robust digital identity solutions.

By Yubico • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions
Malware

Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions

Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn
Phishing

Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn

As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review

Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
iProov shares digital identity trends set to shape the future of trust
Data Privacy

iProov shares digital identity trends set to shape the future of trust

iProov forecasts that by 2025, deepfake technology will threaten news integrity and financial markets, prompting urgent calls for stronger identity verification.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
Ransomware

KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing

KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
HiTRUST focuses on balancing security with user experience
Customer Experience

HiTRUST focuses on balancing security with user experience

HiTRUST highlights the need for a balance between online security and user experience in digital payments, as businesses face increasing pressures in this sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data
Data Protection

Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data

A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Bad bot evolution: AI bots challenge online security measures
Artificial Intelligence

Bad bot evolution: AI bots challenge online security measures

Researchers at Barracuda report that evolving AI bots, termed 'grey bots', are increasingly challenging online security by mimicking human behaviour.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

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Fastly introduces bot management updates for web security
Cybersecurity

Fastly introduces bot management updates for web security

Fastly has launched updates to its Bot Management service, enhancing online security while improving user experiences by reducing reliance on CAPTCHAs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Data Protection

Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Email Security

Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders

Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024