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The 2023 ransomware stats: A look back to plan ahead

What can the 2023 ransomware stats tell us about the year that was, and how can we use them to plan for the year ahead?.

By Christiaan Beek • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Cybersecurity

Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales

Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Email Security

McAfee unveils AI tool to defend against deepfake audio at CES 2024

McAfee Corp unveils Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology with a 90% accuracy rate for detecting deepfake audio, at CES 2024, enhancing defences against AI-enabled scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers

Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Ransomware

Financial sector tops list for cyber attacks – report

Netwrix report identifies financial industry as prime cybercriminal target with 77% recording attacks in past year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Egress experts predict wave of AI weaponisation in cyber threats for 2024

Egress forecasts AI-powered cyber threats to soar in 2024, with cybercriminals exploiting artificial intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Dec 2023

EduTech

EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity

EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

Malware

Kaspersky uncovers FakeSG, Akira and AMOS as latest cyber threats

Kaspersky reveals FakeSG, Akira, and AMOS as latest cross-platform cyber threats, highlighting the need for constant vigilance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Top tips for staying safe online this festive season

Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Unified Communications

'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity

Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Malware

AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks

Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Application Programming Interface

Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud

Retail fraud surged almost seven-fold during the festive shopping period, alerting to growing cyber risks, says a study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals

Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Artificial Intelligence

New phishing method exploiting the Genial.ly platform

Check Point Harmony Email researchers expose a new phishing tactic dubbed 'Business Compromise 3.0' exploiting Genial.ly platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Ransomware

Lenovo & Microsoft collaborate to enhance cybersecurity with CRaaS solution

Lenovo and Microsoft announce joint Cyber Resiliency-as-a-Service (CRaaS) solution to bolster cybersecurity. .

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding

APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023

Multi-factor authentication

AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

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2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience

2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023