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Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.
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Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud with advanced compliance & security

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Broadcom enhances VMware Cloud Foundation with advanced compliance and security features to aid regulated organisations in tackling AI and cross-border cyber risks.
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LevelBlue warns cyber incidents jump as social engineering rises

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.
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Critical mcp-remote flaw lets attackers hijack AI client systems

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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A critical flaw in mcp-remote lets attackers hijack AI client systems by executing arbitrary OS commands, urging users to update to version 0.1.16 immediately.
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ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
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ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.
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North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

Wed, 14th May 2025
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North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.
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Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
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Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR to combat living-off-the-land cyber threats, using AI to tailor security based on individual user behaviour globally.
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Why ClickFix attacks are outpacing enterprise security

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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ClickFix attacks, leveraging human error over software flaws, are now a dominant threat to enterprises, outpacing existing security measures.
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HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.
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Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.
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ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ReliaQuest's analysis of a ransomware attack by Inc Ransom on a healthcare customer reveals sophisticated tactics using legitimate tools for data theft.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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After Avast releases a BianLian decryptor, the hacking group resorts to extortion-only operations, exploiting vulnerabilities like TeamCity servers, reports GuidePoints.