Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) stories
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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
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The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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disruption
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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Cybercriminal activity surges as new tools & gangs emerge
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cybersecurity
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ai security
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national security
Cybercriminal activity surges due to new tools, gangs, and geopolitical tensions. APT activities, ransomware, and AI-powered tools fuel unprecedented threats.
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Camelot Secure unveils AI-based APT hunting service
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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camelot secure
Camelot Secure launches an AI-powered APT Hunting service, winning Cyber Defense awards for its groundbreaking approach to preemptively neutralise cyber threats.
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Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half
Tue, 14th May 2024
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firewall
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Cyber attacks on new industry vulnerabilities increased by 43% in the second half of 2023 highlighting urgent need for robust security measures.
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Obrela unveils 2023's key cybersecurity trends in new report
Tue, 7th May 2024
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malware
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phishing
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cloud services
Obrela's Digital Universe Report 2023 unravels the global cybersecurity labyrinth, highlighting increased suspicious internal activity, malware, and policy violation-based attacks, predominantly seen in banking, services, and education sectors.
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Espionage breaches account for 25% in APAC, report reveals
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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it training
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A quarter of data breaches in APAC are espionage attacks, a significantly higher portion than Europe and North America.
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Fortinet celebrates partners' achievements at Australia awards 2023
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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cloud services
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firewall
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it training
Fortinet honours its Australian partners for exceptional cybersecurity advancements, applauding their efforts in helping customers transition safely from traditional network structures.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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malware
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byod
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ransomware
Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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China-aligned hackers exploit religious festival to spy on global Tibetans
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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apple
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technology gifts
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vietnam
ESET Research uncovers a China-aligned group, Evasive Panda, exploiting the Monlam Festival to conduct global cyberespionage operations, using a new Windows backdoor called 'Nightdoor'.
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Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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apple
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advanced persistent threat protection
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technology gifts
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-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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breach prevention
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cyber espionage
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threat intelligence
A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.
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Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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edutech
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dark web
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advanced persistent threat protection
Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.
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Asigra predicts SaaS data protection trends for 2024
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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application security
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gdpr
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ransomware
Asigra, a key player in ultra-secure backup and recovery, discloses five forecasts for SaaS data protection in 2024, amid rising global cyberthreats.
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ScarCruft's evolving tactics analysed by SentinelLabs
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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testing
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malware
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cybersecurity
Suspected North Korean threat group ScarCruft is reportedly targeting South Korean entities and experts on North Korean affairs, reveals a new study.
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Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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smart cities
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.
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iPhone hardware feature exploited in Operation Triangulation
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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apple
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky reveals hackers have utilised a previously unknown iPhone hardware feature to bypass Apple's memory protections.
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Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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testing
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threat intelligence
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user data
Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.
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Canon's advanced printing security in the digital age
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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printing
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
The consequences of a data breach are significant, long-lasting and costly - regardless of whether the breach was intentional or not.
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Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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travel
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south korea
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
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Kaspersky outlines forecast for 2024 cybersecurity threats
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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kaspersky
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threat intelligence
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wearables
Kaspersky predicts advanced cybersecurity threats for 2024 with AI-impersonation, new botnets, and potential political cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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russia
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kaspersky
Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.
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Kaspersky honoured by Singapore Police for cybercrime efforts
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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malware
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
Kaspersky, the cybersecurity company, has won the APPACT Appreciation Award for its contributions to cyber resilience in Singapore.
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Titans of Tech - Parvinder Walia of ESET Australia
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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dei
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eset
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online safety
Meet Parvinder Walia, the visionary leader at the helm of ESET Australia, championing cybersecurity and diversity.