Data exfiltration stories - Page 9

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.

Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.

A new Rust-based malware, EDDIESTEALER, uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running code that steals browser credentials and crypto wallets.

Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.

Cequence Security updates its UAP platform to secure agentic AI interactions, preventing unauthorised data access and enhancing control over AI-driven APIs.

Sonatype enhances Repository Firewall to proactively block open source malware, integrating Zscaler and supporting Docker and AI models for robust DevSecOps protection.

CrowdStrike launches new Falcon Data Protection suite, offering real-time security for cloud, AI, endpoints, and SaaS to combat evolving cyber threats.

Vulnerability exploitation surged 34% in 2025, with edge devices targeted; enterprises must prioritise risk-based vulnerability management to combat rising cyber threats.

Akamai launches Firewall for AI, a new security solution to protect AI applications from cyber threats like adversarial attacks and data scraping.

Proofpoint has unveiled a unified data security platform combining DLP, DSPM and insider threat management to tackle growing data risks across cloud and AI services.

Proofpoint launches two new cybersecurity platforms aimed at unifying threat protection and data security across multiple channels and environments.

A staggering 51% of all web traffic now comes from automated bots, with malicious activity on the rise, according to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales.

SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.

The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.

A report by Sophos reveals that urgent action is needed against cyber threats, with attackers exploiting valid credentials for over half of breaches.

Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.

Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.