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Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024
Phishing

Kaspersky reports surge in hybrid phishing campaigns for 2024

Kaspersky researchers identify a new trend blending spear phishing's personalisation with bulk phishing's scale, marking a sophisticated cybersecurity threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Data Analytics

Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks

Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts
Software-as-a-Service

Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts

In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare
Data Protection

Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare

Cloudflare's Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months

OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Malware

CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Ransomware

Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Object First reinforces Partner Program amid rising ransomware threats
Storage

Object First reinforces Partner Program amid rising ransomware threats

Object First fortifies its Partner Programme, introducing new benefits to enhance revenue, customer satisfaction, and backup security amid rising ransomware threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing
Unified Communications

Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing

As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.

By Ashwin Ram • 5 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Security Information and Event Management

Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances

Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Malware

How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity

From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.

By Anthony Daniel • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security
Application Security

Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security

Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector
Agricultural Technology

Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector

Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Artificial Intelligence

UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare

Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
The rising threat of search engine ad abuse
Malware

The rising threat of search engine ad abuse

Search engine ad infrastructure is increasingly being exploited by cyber criminals for phishing scams, posing a growing threat to global internet users and firms, a BlueVoyant report reveals.

By Sumit Bansal • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Picus Security unveils AI assistant for improved cyber defence insights
Malware

Picus Security unveils AI assistant for improved cyber defence insights

Picus Security unveils Picus Numi AI, a generative AI security analyst that aids security teams in risk-based decision making and offers detailed insights on security validation assessments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024