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Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Barracuda announces general availability of forensics and incident response offering
Firewalls

Barracuda announces general availability of forensics and incident response offering

The standalone solution gives customers and service providers the ability to increase email security with automated incident response and threat insights.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019
Spear phishing techniques evolving to execute lateral attacks – Barracuda
Firewalls

Spear phishing techniques evolving to execute lateral attacks – Barracuda

Barracuda's research uncovered fresh insights into how these popular attacks are evolving and the tactics used by cybercriminals to try to make them successful.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast
Email Security

Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast

Mimecast's latest ESRA report reveals native email security systems are falling short, with millions of spam, malware, and phishing emails bypassing defences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Forrester names Proofpoint leader in enterprise email security
Email Security

Forrester names Proofpoint leader in enterprise email security

Email remains the preferred attack vector for cybercriminal activity, from low-level cybercriminals to nation states.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
Forrester names Trend Micro Leader in email security
Email Security

Forrester names Trend Micro Leader in email security

Forrester's latest rankings crown Trend Micro as the top leader in enterprise email security, praising its innovation and strategic vision.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Email attacks targeting financial services up 60% - Proofpoint
Email Security

Email attacks targeting financial services up 60% - Proofpoint

These attacks are socially engineered to target specific people within financial services organisations who can execute requests on the attacker's behalf.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Built-in email security measures inadequate - Trend Micro
Phishing

Built-in email security measures inadequate - Trend Micro

Trend Micro's Cloud App Security tool blocked nearly nine million high-risk email threats in 2018, exposing the inadequacy of built-in email security measures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Massive jump in email fraud targeting healthcare - Proofpoint
Phishing

Massive jump in email fraud targeting healthcare - Proofpoint

The report analyses more than 160 billion emails sent across 150 countries in both 2017 and 2018 to identify email fraud attack trends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Email fraud increased by 476% in last year - Proofpoint
Phishing

Email fraud increased by 476% in last year - Proofpoint

As these threats continue to grow in volume and sophistication, it is imperative that organisations implement a people-centric security approach.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Phishing emails only going to get smarter, warns security firm
Firewalls

Phishing emails only going to get smarter, warns security firm

Phishing emails typically mimic the look and feel of an email written by someone in authority, such as a bank, or even a colleague.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
Exclusive: Over half of ASX companies at risk of email fraud
Email Security

Exclusive: Over half of ASX companies at risk of email fraud

Businesses can be more susceptible to phishing attacks and business email compromises (BEC) than they realise.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Five ways to ensure cyber-criminals don't damage your business over Christmas break
Firewalls

Five ways to ensure cyber-criminals don't damage your business over Christmas break

Aussie biz urged: Boost cyber defences pre-Christmas as hackers don't take holidays. Tips for a secure festive season.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Scamwatch issues urgent warning about BEC scams
Endpoint Protection

Scamwatch issues urgent warning about BEC scams

Scamwatch is warning Australian businesses to take an urgent look at how they deal with accounts and invoices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018