Social Engineering stories
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
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Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.
Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
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Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.
Proofpoint unveils unified platforms to combat data & cyber risks
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Proofpoint launches two new cybersecurity platforms aimed at unifying threat protection and data security across multiple channels and environments.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
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cloud security
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.
Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
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Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.
New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
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A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
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Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
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mfa
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email security
Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report
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A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.
Australian councils urged to boost cyber threat training
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Cyberattacks on Australian local councils are surging, with under half providing essential cybersecurity training, leaving systems vulnerable to breaches.
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
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Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.
Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide
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KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.
UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
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The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.
Red Canary warns of surge in identity & AI threats for 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary's 2025 Threat Detection Report reveals alarming trends in cybersecurity, with identity attacks quadrupling and new malware techniques emerging.
Why ClickFix attacks are outpacing enterprise security
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ClickFix attacks, leveraging human error over software flaws, are now a dominant threat to enterprises, outpacing existing security measures.
HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.