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Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions
Malware

Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions

Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam

Kaspersky warns of a sophisticated phishing scam targeting businesses using Facebook, with emails impersonating Meta for Business to steal account access.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Data Protection

Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Trend Micro's 2025 predictions report warns of AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting risks from digital twins and deepfake technologies that could enable identity fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025
Malware

Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025

Exabeam predicts that by 2025, AI will significantly shift the cybersecurity landscape in APAC, making malware creation and deepfakes more accessible to attackers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends
Malware

2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends

Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity in 2025: Tackling AI-driven phishing threats
Data Protection

Cybersecurity in 2025: Tackling AI-driven phishing threats

With rising cyber threats ahead of 2025, data security becomes a vital focus, warns Todd Moore of Thales, highlighting the growing risk of advanced phishing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Predicted tech trends: Deepfakes, AI strain, & robotics
Robotics

Predicted tech trends: Deepfakes, AI strain, & robotics

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By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025
Malware

From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025

As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.

By Sadiq Iqbal • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management

KnowBe4 has launched its AIDA suite of AI security agents, designed to improve human risk management and combat evolving cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
Data Protection

Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025

Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
Ransomware

Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company

A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
AI in cybersecurity: Not yet autonomous, but the time to prepare is now
Digital Transformation

AI in cybersecurity: Not yet autonomous, but the time to prepare is now

As we approach 2025, experts warn that while AI is increasingly used to enhance cyberattacks, fully autonomous threats remain largely unfulfilled.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations

Rapid7's Craig Adams highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasising the need for integrated visibility and AI-driven solutions to combat emerging threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Akamai on cloud and cybersecurity trends for 2025
AI Security

Akamai on cloud and cybersecurity trends for 2025

Akamai forecasts that by 2025, distributed computing and optimised AI workloads will reshape cloud efficiency and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.

By Jay Jenkins and Reuben Koh • 6 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Automation & AI risks
Firewalls

Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Automation & AI risks

Barracuda Networks predicts that by 2025, cyber threats will become more automated, with increased attacks on critical infrastructure and cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

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UK urged to prioritise employee training for cyber defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK urged to prioritise employee training for cyber defence

UK security experts warn of underestimating state-sponsored cyber threats, stressing the need for robust training and information governance frameworks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
Customer Experience

Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams

Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024