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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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As deepfake technology proliferates, businesses must safeguard employees against emerging scams, highlighted by a recent US$25 million fraud case in Hong Kong.
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What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Apple users are being targeted with 'MFA bombing,' a phishing method that exploits repeated password prompts and spoofed calls to gain account access.
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Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat

Mon, 20th May 2024
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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.
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Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.
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Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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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.
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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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CrowdStrike to acquire Flow Security in cloud data security shake-up

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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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.
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i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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encryption
Security solutions firm i-PRO underscores the importance of data privacy in a world increasingly under surveillance.
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Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
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Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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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.
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Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.
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CybeReady introduces new QR code phishing simulations

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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CybeReady has introduced QR Code Phishing Simulations to its training suite, to arm businesses against the rising trend of quishing.
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ReasonLabs uncovers cashback scam in torrented video game files

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs exposes massive cashback scam in torrented video games, compromising user's personal information.
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AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.
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Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
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Threat actor targets developers with malicious Python packages

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Python developers targeted by malware disguised as obfuscation tools, granting attackers full control over victims' systems.
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'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.
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Malicious Python packages form serious security threat, Checkmarx study reveals

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Checkmarx study uncovers serious security risk posed by malicious Python packages used to hijack victim's computers.
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MongoDB announces general availability of encryption technology

Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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encryption
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MongoDB has unveiled MongoDB Queryable Encryption, a technology that safeguards sensitive data when it is queried and used on the platform.
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Who's listening?

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Security requirements and strategies apply to unifi ed communications solutions just as much as they do to traditional phone and email systems.