Cybersafety stories
KnowBe4 launches free arcade-themed kit for Security Month
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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phishing
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email security
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 has launched a free arcade-themed toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 to help organisations enhance security culture worldwide.
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.
Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
Cyber safety campaign launched for high school students
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
The Marketing Syndicate, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and NSW's Department of Education, launches a cyber safety campaign for high school students.
Exclusive: Claroty highlights risks and solutions for cyber-physical systems
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cyber threat
Claroty highlights the growing risks to cyber-physical systems and the need for specialised solutions during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.
Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.
AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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user data
AttackIQ signs CISA's Secure by Design pledge, aiming to integrate robust security measures into all products, enhancing global digital safety and inspiring industry standards.
$400b loss for 2,000 firms after 'unavoidable' cyber attacks
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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genai
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ai
Thousands of global firms face a staggering annual loss of USD $400 billion due to unplanned downtime, revealed in a Splunk report.
IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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fintech
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facebook
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iwd
Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.
Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ios
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apple
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social media
Amid growing cyber scams, Norton introduces its leading scam detection app, Norton Genie, developed in collaboration with Emmy award-winning creator, Dan Levy, to help users identify and avoid online scams.
Gen supports cyber safety for small businesses through the Avast business portfolio
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
The Gen portfolio of solutions for small businesses will help small businesses and scale to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats.
Secure cloud migration with privileged access management
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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pam
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cybersecurity
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opinion
PAM can offer insight into risks that may be adjusted depending on the threat landscape, writes ThycoticCentrify chief security scientist Joseph Carson.
Wake-up call required to defend APAC's critical national infrastructure
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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application security
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iaas
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devsecops
Cyber-attacks across the Asia Pacific region have grown in sophistication and prevalence, and require effective incident response mechanisms to combat them.
Almost 70% of APAC consumers willing to trade privacy for better UX
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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f5 networks
APAC consumers demand data protection, prioritising UX over privacy, with businesses and governments under pressure.
New report reveals countries most targeted by 'significant' cyber-attacks
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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specops software
US suffers 156 significant cyber-attacks between 2006-2020, compared to UK's 47, India's 23, Germany's 21, and Australia's 16.
Microsoft releases latest edition of Security Endpoints Threats report
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Microsoft's latest Security Endpoints Threats report highlights a persistent gap in cyber threat exposure between APAC's developed and developing nations.
How an investigation into sextortion led to discovery of a criminal underworld
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
An investigation into sextortion by Sophos uncovered a criminal underworld where funds, totalling USD $500,000, supported a range of illicit activities.
Microsoft takes down malicious botnet after years of tracking
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.