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Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats
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New Zealand startup Blackveil tackles AI-driven cyber threats with Blackvault, securing businesses globally by closing critical digital defence gaps and simplifying security.
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Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
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Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.
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Australian investors lose AUD $945 million to cyber scams
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Australian investment scams have cost consumers AUD $945 million in 2024, driven by complex cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit, says Infoblox.
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Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
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Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to enhance SES Mail security
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to offer Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for enhanced real-time threat protection to Amazon SES Mail Manager users.
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Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
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Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
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IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
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VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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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.
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Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.
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Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
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Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Bumble introduces new tool for users to report AI-generated profiles amidst rising concerns over authenticity and internet love scams in the growing AI-era.
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Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.
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Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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dataglobal and SoSafe partner to enhance email security; their combined expertise aims to counter the rising threat of social engineering.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.
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Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.
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Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.
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Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.