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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Encryption

Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB

A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Operation Texonto spreads false war info, reveals ESET Research
Cybersecurity

Operation Texonto spreads false war info, reveals ESET Research

Operation Texonto, a disinformation scheme targeting Ukrainians with war-related false information via spam emails, has been discovered by ESET Research.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Unified Communications

Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos

Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Identity and Access Management

Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030

Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.

By Bryan Saba • 8 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities exploited by suspected espionage group UNC5221
Malware

Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities exploited by suspected espionage group UNC5221

Suspected espionage group UNC5221 exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti VPN and security appliances, using multiple custom malware families for post-exploitation espionage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts
Hacking

Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts

Cyberint releases report on digital warfare trends in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, highlighting increased hacktivism.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report
Public Cloud

Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report

Google Cloud reveals cybersecurity predictions for 2024, highlighting the continued evolution of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups
Agricultural Technology

Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups

Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats

While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing
Phishing

Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing

Cybercrime has become the world's third largest economy, and estimated to generate $8 trillion by the end of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense

The NSA has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting a cluster of activity it attributes to a People's Republic of China state-sponsored threat group.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group

Mandiant has assessed with high confidence that APT43 is a moderately-sophisticated cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber espionage stories

Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report
Malware

Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report

Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast Asia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
The new way international politics could affect your life: cyber attacks
Unified Communications

The new way international politics could affect your life: cyber attacks

As global tensions rise, state-sponsored cyber attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt daily life, from power cuts to stolen personal data.

By Ian Thornton-Trump • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Breach Prevention

I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities

A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Ploughshare and Tarian Technology present 'Bastion', a breakthrough in cyberdefence
Physical Security

Ploughshare and Tarian Technology present 'Bastion', a breakthrough in cyberdefence

Ploughshare and Tarian Technology unite to launch Bastion, a groundbreaking cybersecurity defence system, revolutionizing data protection in the digital age.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
CPR uncovers cyber espionage campaign targeting SEA governments
Malware

CPR uncovers cyber espionage campaign targeting SEA governments

Check Point Research (CPR) has revealed an ongoing cyber espionage campaign expand to target more Southeast Asian governments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023