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Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
Storage

Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows

A stealthy BlackSanta malware spree is hijacking HR recruitment workflows, killing endpoint defence tools and exfiltrating sensitive data.

By Aditya K. Sood • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Phishing kits & steganography drive new wave of email threats
Malware

Phishing kits & steganography drive new wave of email threats

Cybersecurity experts warn of rising email threats as phishing kits Tycoon 2FA and Cephas evolve, using steganography and code obfuscation to evade detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats
Malware

Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats

Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
Malware

Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.

By Erich Kron • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Secure Web Gateways cannot protect you from phishing attacks
Cloud Access Security Broker

Secure Web Gateways cannot protect you from phishing attacks

Secure Web Gateways fall short against modern phishing attacks, highlighting the need for browser-native security solutions to protect enterprises.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources
Malware

Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources

Cyber attackers are concealing malware in everyday web resources like images, WebAssembly, and JavaScript, evading Secure Web Gateways, researchers at SquareX reveal.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked
Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention: Why digital images should not be overlooked

Digital images are increasingly being used as mechanisms for cyber-attacks. What can organisations to minimise risks and mitigate against this advanced threat?.

By Guy Bunker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019