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Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026
Malware

Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026

In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Darktrace notes health, retail and energy cyberattack trends
Firewalls

Darktrace notes health, retail and energy cyberattack trends

The most observed 2022 cyber incident in Australia's healthcare was suspicious network scan activity and multiple lateral movement model breaches in 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
Sysdig reveals a loss of $53 for every $1 cryptojackers gain
Distributed Denial of Service

Sysdig reveals a loss of $53 for every $1 cryptojackers gain

The 2022 Sysdig Cloud Native Threat Report breaks down supply chain attacks against containers and how geopolitical conflict influences attacker behaviours.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Sysdig releases CDR offering to combat cryptojacking
Fintech

Sysdig releases CDR offering to combat cryptojacking

Sysdig has unveiled a cloud detection and response (CDR) offering powered by machine learning to combat cryptojacking.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise
Malware

Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise

Cyberattacks become more attractive and potentially more disastrous as dependence on information technology increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Cybercriminals target Linux-based systems with ransomware and cryptojacking
Malware

Cybercriminals target Linux-based systems with ransomware and cryptojacking

As the most common cloud operating system, Linux is quickly becoming an attacker's ticket into a multi-cloud environment.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking
Cybersecurity

New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking

Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape
Crypto

How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape

Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.

By Daniel Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer
Firewalls

Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer

The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Cryptomining trojan malware discovered by ESET researchers
Firewalls

Cryptomining trojan malware discovered by ESET researchers

Newly discovered malware, KryptoCibule, is targeting victims in Czechia and Slovakia to steal cryptocurrencies undetected.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Phishing URLs grew by 640% last year - report
Malware

Phishing URLs grew by 640% last year - report

Phishing attempts have increased by 640% and malware targeting Windows 7 has risen by 125%, according to a new report by OpenText.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Five tips to defend against cryptojacking - Bitglass
Malware

Five tips to defend against cryptojacking - Bitglass

As cryptojacking rises, exploiting devices to mine cryptocurrency, Bitglass shares five crucial tips to safeguard your enterprise from this covert threat.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Wandera reports on the state of mobile security in financial services
Fintech

Wandera reports on the state of mobile security in financial services

UK financial services face increasing cyber threats, with a 480% rise in data breaches reported in 2018, according to a report from Wandera.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass
Multi-factor authentication

How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass

Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave

Trustwave's 2019 Global Security Report reveals a sharp rise in focused cyber threats and highlights the ongoing evolution of both attacks and defences.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat
Cybersecurity

Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat

To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks
IoT Security

New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks

Cybercriminals shift focus from ransomware to formjacking and IoT exploits, with Symantec's latest report revealing tens of millions of dollars in losses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019