Cybercriminals stories
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
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Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
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Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard
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Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
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data protection
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ransomware
Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion
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Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.
Barracuda boosts threat detection with multimodal AI upgrade
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks launches multimodal AI threat detection, tripling malicious file identification and speeding response eightfold for adaptive cybersecurity.
Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks
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encryption
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity
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Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
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phishing
World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
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cybersecurity
Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.
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%.
Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes
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Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.
Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?
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The financial sector faces unprecedented cyber threats, with losses exceeding USD $12 billion in two decades, raising alarms over global economic stability.
Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks
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Flare's latest report reveals a staggering rise in account takeover attacks, exposing organisations to losses of tens of millions annually due to session hijacking.
UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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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.
Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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cloud security
Elastic Security Labs has revealed a sophisticated campaign deploying MEDUSA ransomware via the ABYSSWORKER driver, undermining endpoint security measures.
February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.
Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Microsoft has revealed a phishing scam targeting hotel owners on Booking.com, warning the tourism sector of rising cyber threats and significant financial risks.
CyberArk report reveals rise in machine identity breaches
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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A CyberArk report reveals a troubling rise in machine identity breaches in Australia, with nearly half of security leaders reporting incidents linked to compromised identities.