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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
5 days ago
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection
Last week
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data protection
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dlp
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risk & compliance
Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Last week
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.
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Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.
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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
This month
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firewalls
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it training
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cryptocurrency
Businesses face growing deepfake threats, as illustrated by a US$25 million scam targeting a Hong Kong employee. Awareness, training, and advanced tools are crucial to safeguard against such risks.
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What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique
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phishing
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email security
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mfa
Apple users are being targeted with 'MFA bombing,' a phishing method that exploits repeated password prompts and spoofed calls to gain account access.
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Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat
Mon, 20th May 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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email security
Deepfakes now rank as the second most common security threat to UK businesses, with over 32% experiencing such incidents, a new ISMS.online report reveals.
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Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities
Wed, 15th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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phishing
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email security
Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.
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ArchTIS secures software contract with Australian security agency
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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penten
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data solutions
ArchTIS has secured a contract worth AUD $466,840 with an Australian national security agency for their Kojensi software to enable secure collaboration on sensitive data.
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Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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data privacy
A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.
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Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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malware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Dated access control systems pose increased cybersecurity threat, opening firms to cyberattacks and malware, potentially costing millions and damaging reputations.
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Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
Taiwanese retail giant, Heng Leong Hang, enhances cyber defence with the integration of CyberArk's Identity Security Platform into its cyber security strategy to protect core systems and customer data.
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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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software development
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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CrowdStrike to acquire Flow Security in cloud data security shake-up
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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ai security
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cyber warfare
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity heavyweight, plans to acquire Flow Security, intensifying its leadership in cloud security and pioneering a platform that protects data in all states.
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Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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personal computing devices
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vietnam
Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
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i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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surveillance
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data analytics
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encryption
Security solutions firm i-PRO underscores the importance of data privacy in a world increasingly under surveillance.
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Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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national security
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sensitive information
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
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Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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apm
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data privacy
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software development
In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.
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The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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pam
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phishing
Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.
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Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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ransomware
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malware
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data privacy
Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.