Sensitive Information stories - Page 3
Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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mfa
As deepfake technology proliferates, businesses must safeguard employees against emerging scams, highlighted by a recent US$25 million fraud case in Hong Kong.
What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Apple users are being targeted with 'MFA bombing,' a phishing method that exploits repeated password prompts and spoofed calls to gain account access.
Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat
Mon, 20th May 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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email security
Deepfakes now rank as the second most common security threat to UK businesses, with over 32% experiencing such incidents, a new ISMS.online report reveals.
Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities
Wed, 15th May 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.
Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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data privacy
A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.
New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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uc
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crypto
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blockchain
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
CrowdStrike to acquire Flow Security in cloud data security shake-up
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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crowdstrike
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity heavyweight, plans to acquire Flow Security, intensifying its leadership in cloud security and pioneering a platform that protects data in all states.
i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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surveillance
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data analytics
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encryption
Security solutions firm i-PRO underscores the importance of data privacy in a world increasingly under surveillance.
Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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nato
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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uc
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apm
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data privacy
In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.
Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.
CybeReady introduces new QR code phishing simulations
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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bi
CybeReady has introduced QR Code Phishing Simulations to its training suite, to arm businesses against the rising trend of quishing.
ReasonLabs uncovers cashback scam in torrented video game files
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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malware
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gaming
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs exposes massive cashback scam in torrented video games, compromising user's personal information.
AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.
Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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online shopping
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fraud
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cybercriminals
Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
Threat actor targets developers with malicious Python packages
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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edutech
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application security
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supply chain
Python developers targeted by malware disguised as obfuscation tools, granting attackers full control over victims' systems.
'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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power / energy
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government
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electricity
The National Cyber Security Centre's annual review reveals a sustained and significant cyber threat to the UK's crucial infrastructure.
Malicious Python packages form serious security threat, Checkmarx study reveals
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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martech
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application security
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supply chain
Checkmarx study uncovers serious security risk posed by malicious Python packages used to hijack victim's computers.
MongoDB announces general availability of encryption technology
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
MongoDB has unveiled MongoDB Queryable Encryption, a technology that safeguards sensitive data when it is queried and used on the platform.
Who's listening?
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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uc
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firewalls
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vpns
Security requirements and strategies apply to unifi ed communications solutions just as much as they do to traditional phone and email systems.