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OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Malware

OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks

Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Supply Chain

Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts
Data Protection

From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts

No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 8 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC
Endpoint Protection

Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC

Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry

Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on cyber threats facing financial services sector, equipping organisations with mitigation strategies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail
Cybersecurity

Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail

New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
DDoS attacks up 31%, driven by unstable global events
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks up 31%, driven by unstable global events

DDoS attacks surged 31% in 1H2023, driven by global events including the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids, according to NETSCOUT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Ransomware acting within 24 hours of access now: Secureworks report
Cybersecurity

Ransomware acting within 24 hours of access now: Secureworks report

Ransomware attacks are happening faster than ever, with threat actors achieving complete system compromise in less than 24 hours, according to Secureworks. .

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
KnowBe4 starts ransomware awareness month with resource kit
Ransomware

KnowBe4 starts ransomware awareness month with resource kit

KnowBe4 launches a no-cost resource kit to help organisations defend against the damaging impact of ransomware.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Cyber criminals persisting in efforts to infiltrate SMBs - report
Malware

Cyber criminals persisting in efforts to infiltrate SMBs - report

Kaspersky's new report reveals increasing peril faced by small and medium-sized businesses in the cyber threat landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2023
Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages
Virtual Private Networks

Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages

ReliaQuest's Annual Cyber Threat Report reveals top targeted sectors, most common attack techniques, and the ongoing ransomware threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2023
Cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware
Ransomware

Cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware

A new report has unveiled troubling trends, including cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware attacks, and significant surge of data stealers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence
Ransomware

Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence

Cloud-native applications and solutions are on the rise, with ransomware simultaneously skyrocketing - and this is no coincidence.

By Chris Fisher • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
Cyber Signals report reveals spike in cybercriminal activity
Cybersecurity

Cyber Signals report reveals spike in cybercriminal activity

Microsoft has released its fourth edition of Cyber Signals, highlighting a surge in cybercriminal activity around business email compromise (BEC).

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023
The APJ Threat Landscape -Why Employees Might Be Your Best Defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The APJ Threat Landscape -Why Employees Might Be Your Best Defence

As the region's largest and most digitally mature market, Australia seeing common threats in greater numbers is by no means surprising.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'
EduTech

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
BlueVoyant appoints Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence Advisory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlueVoyant appoints Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence Advisory

BlueVoyant appoints cyber risk specialist Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence, strengthening leadership team.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fintech

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023