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Avast reveals zero-day exploits targeting Chrome and Microsoft

Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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Avast, released its Q2/2022 Threat Report today, revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022.
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Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet

Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.
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The growing importance of establishing effective API security

Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Cybercriminals have tended to focus on acquiring user credentials to maximise their ability to traverse targeted IT infrastructures.
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Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won't die

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.
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Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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Today we are talking to SonicWall director of product management Suroop Chandran, for the second IT Jam of our SonicWall series.
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How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals

Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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Australia's move towards open banking has been hindered by slow progress. However, with the right security measures, the future of open banking can be secure.
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Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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This year, a spate of high profile ransomware incidents has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.
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Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season

Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.
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Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.
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Nearly a quarter of exploits sold on the cybercriminal underground are more than three years old

Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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Nearly a quarter of exploits for sale in underground forums are over three years old, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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5G flaws allow criminals to steal data, cut access to the web

Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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5G technology flaws allow criminals to steal data and cut web access, says security assessment by Positive Technologies.
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Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020

Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.
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More than just malware, ransomware 2.0 hits businesses hard

Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Cyber criminals are shifting their focus from encrypting data to publishing confidential information online, according to Kaspersky researchers.
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Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
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Carbon Black: What does cybersecurity have in store for 2019?

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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As geopolitical tensions rise, Carbon Black forecasts an increase in destructive cyber attacks, sophisticated counter-detection, and extortion tactics in 2019.
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Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Endace's EMEA senior director shares why agility is fundamental to cybersecurity, enforcing that if it isn't top of the agenda, it should be.
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What do cybercriminals spend their money on? Sex, drugs & toilet roll

Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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Cybercriminals in Bromium's report were earning up to £1.4m a year and had a number of fascinating spending habits.