Business Email Compromise stories

Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.

Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.

CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

Key Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2025
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, organisations must adapt to emerging trends in 2025, prioritising cloud solutions, AI risks, and skills shortages.

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.

Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.

Abnormal Security named leader in Gartner email security
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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email security
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Abnormal Security has earned recognition as a Leader in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, showcasing its innovative AI solutions.

Trend Micro named leader in Gartner email security review
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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email security
Trend Micro has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, highlighting its innovative, AI-driven solutions.

Check Point named leader in Gartner email security 2024
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognised as a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, solidifying its position in cyber defence.

Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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email security
As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.

Arctic Wolf uncovers 0-day Cleo MFT vulnerability exploit
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Arctic Wolf Labs has uncovered a major 0-Day vulnerability in Cleo Managed File Transfer products, with ongoing exploitation since December 2024.

KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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email security
KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.

AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.

NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.

Bitdefender offers $1m warranty with MDR services
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Bitdefender has launched a cybersecurity breach warranty programme, offering up to USD $1 million for businesses using its managed detection and response services.

Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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email security
As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.