Threat Lab stories - Page 2
Top security threats for July 2022 revealed in new report
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Securonix Threat Labs has been keeping an eye on each and every threat impacting customers and is aware of widespread campaigns.
Business services top target of ransomware attacks
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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ransomware
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ai security
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malware
Trellix has released The Threat Report: Summer 2022, analysing cybersecurity trends and attack methods from the first quarter of 2022.
Ransomware volume doubled 2021 total by end of Q1 2022
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Ransomware detections in the first quarter of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to a new report.
Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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ai security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.
Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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ai security
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ai
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healthtech
Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.
Network attacks at highest point in the last three years
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
The latest quarterly WatchGuard Threat Lab report shows network attacks at the highest point over the past three years.
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
Avast announces three new appointments to leadership team
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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avast
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job moves
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threat lab
Daria Loi will serve as head of innovation, Siggi Stefnisson as head of threat labs, and Andrew Gardner as vice president of research and AI.
90% of malware arriving over encrypted connections, Microsoft threats persist in popularity
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Over 90% of malware arrived through encrypted connections in Q2 2021, highlighting the need for strong endpoint protection, says WatchGuard.
Misconfiguration sees Android user data at risk of being exposed
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.
New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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safety
According to Avast, many New Zealanders are exposing themselves to unnecessary online risks and cyber threats through careless digital practices.
Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
Traditional solutions fail to secure organisations against today's malware
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Traditional anti-malware solutions miss nearly 75% of threats, according to new research from WatchGuard Technologies.
WatchGuard uncovers top cyber threat trends of Q4 2020
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
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firewalls
Fireless malware attacks and cryptominers are surging, while ransomware attacks are declining, says WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report.
Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.
Surge in encrypted malware prompts warning about detection strategies
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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encryption
Massive surge in malware delivery over encrypted connections, with 67% of all malware delivered via HTTPS, says WatchGuard report.
Avast Secure Browser comes to Android
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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dark web
Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.
Equifax breach vulnerability surfaces as top network attack in Q3 2019
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Equifax breach vulnerability from Apache Struts tops WatchGuard’s Q3 2019 list of network attacks, highlighting rising malware and zero-day threats.
Malware hiding on popular content delivery networks - WatchGuard
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Data also shows Kali Linux modules cracking malware top ten list and a dramatic year-over-year increase in overall malware volume.
Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.