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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware
Cybersecurity

SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware

SentinelOne and Intezer launch Project 0xA11C to unravel Rust malware at Black Hat 2024, providing open-source tools to tackle this complex threat.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Ransomware

Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
Storage

UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals

A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys
Cybersecurity

UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys

Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups
Ransomware

Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups

Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team
Cloud Access Security Broker

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
Firewalls

Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks

Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
Malware

Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024

Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Appdome unveils GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center
Malware

Appdome unveils GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center

Appdome launches GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center to bolster mobile app security by offering real-time, context-specific threat solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Cohesity named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for fifth year
Data Protection

Cohesity named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for fifth year

Cohesity secures its fifth consecutive Leader title in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant, spotlighting its AI-powered data security and innovation prowess.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Email Security

Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats

As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats
Malware

Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats

A Cloudflare survey finds 41% of Australian businesses faced data breaches in the last year, with 50% paying ransoms despite prior pledges against it.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service
Security Information and Event Management

Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service

Optus, partnering with Devo Technology, launches a new Managed Threat Monitoring Service to bolster cybersecurity for enterprise clients using AI and real-time analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Aug 2024
The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition
Malware

The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition

As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.

By Chaim Mazal • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Cybersecurity report shows 30% rise in vulnerabilities
Malware

Cybersecurity report shows 30% rise in vulnerabilities

The Qualys 2024 Midyear Threat Landscape Review reveals a 30% surge in reported CVEs, hitting a whopping 22,254.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024