Social Engineering stories - Page 19
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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semiconductors
A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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mfa
On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.
How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.
The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.
Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.