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American Stories

Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?
Ransomware

Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?

The financial sector faces unprecedented cyber threats, with losses exceeding USD $12 billion in two decades, raising alarms over global economic stability.

By Bryan Marlatt • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks
Encryption

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity
DevOps

Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity

Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
Multi-factor authentication

World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts

World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
Phishing

IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge

IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes
DevOps

Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign
Malware

Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign

Elastic Security Labs has revealed a sophisticated campaign deploying MEDUSA ransomware via the ABYSSWORKER driver, undermining endpoint security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks
Ransomware

February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks

A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted
Malware

Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted

Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Firewalls

ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion
Ransomware

Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion

Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks
Software-as-a-Service

Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks

Flare's latest report reveals a staggering rise in account takeover attacks, exposing organisations to losses of tens of millions annually due to session hijacking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
Malware

UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats

The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts
Malware

Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts

Microsoft has revealed a phishing scam targeting hotel owners on Booking.com, warning the tourism sector of rising cyber threats and significant financial risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
CyberArk report reveals rise in machine identity breaches
Breach Prevention

CyberArk report reveals rise in machine identity breaches

A CyberArk report reveals a troubling rise in machine identity breaches in Australia, with nearly half of security leaders reporting incidents linked to compromised identities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th 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