Hacking stories - Page 2
Australia is 5th most hacked worldwide, says cybersecurity expert
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
#
data protection
#
phishing
#
email security
According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.
Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
#
ransomware
#
it in manufacturing
#
healthtech
FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
Why fuzzing is an insufficient method for testing your APIs
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
#
firewalls
#
devops
#
network security
One of the common techniques used in software testing to identify potential vulnerabilities or bugs in a programme is fuzzing.
Major surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences
Thu, 6th Jul 2023
#
cloud security
#
application security
#
cybersecurity
Protecting workloads with tools that understand how to interpret attacks on cloud runtime environments is crucial.
Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access
Wed, 31st May 2023
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
#
schools
A cyber security firm says hackers are selling access to IT systems at hundreds of New Zealand schools and tertiary institutes.
Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches
Mon, 29th May 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
data breach
Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.
KnowBe4’s new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks
Fri, 26th May 2023
#
paas
#
phishing
#
iaas
KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.
Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
#
physical security
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
Intellectual property, automobile hacking, and economic challenges amongst 2023 cybersecurity challenges
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
physical security
#
cybersecurity
Driven by nation-state threats, market competition and internal threats, many companies will face an increased risk of losing valuable intellectual property.
Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
data analytics
VPN Encryption: How it Protects Your Data and Keeps the Internet Secure. Learn about encryption and its role in internet security. #CyberSecurity.
Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
#
ddos
#
cybersecurity
#
hacktivists
A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.
Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cloud security
Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
Positive Technologies' new report shows that external attackers can breach 93% of networks and insiders have full control in all cases.
Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.
Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
zero trust security
2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.
New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
cloud services
A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.
Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
#
data privacy
#
data leak
#
hacking
Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
#
phishing
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.
Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
#
hacking
#
eftsure
#
social engineering
The rise in online transactions has led to a surge in cyber-attacks, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in corporate payment systems, warns eftsure.
HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
#
cybersecurity
#
hacking
#
cybersafety
HackerOne introduces new features for its security intelligence services, including a worldwide top 10 ranking table and CVE Exploitation Index.