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Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses
Unified Communications

Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses

Australia's cyber security landscape is deteriorating, with over 1,100 incidents reported and average losses surging to AUD $30,700, warns the ACSC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

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Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Malware

Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Report finds ransomware exploits in OT devices rising
Ransomware

Report finds ransomware exploits in OT devices rising

A report from Claroty reveals that over 111,000 vulnerabilities in operational technology devices across critical sectors are being targeted by adversaries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise
Malware

Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise

A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam
Malware

North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam

SentinelLabs reveals North Korean operatives are masquerading as foreign IT professionals to infiltrate global tech markets and bypass sanctions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025
Ransomware

Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
Unified Communications

US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Unified Communications

Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Malware

Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
Unified Communications

Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups

The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Physical Security

Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
Crypto

Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks

Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Amplitude reports 8% revenue growth, new CFO, & sanctions risk
Marketing Technologies

Amplitude reports 8% revenue growth, new CFO, & sanctions risk

Amplitude posts an 8% revenue growth to USD $73.3 million, appoints Andrew Casey as new CFO, and prepares for potential sanctions-related risks impacting receivables.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Ransomware

Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors

As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Malware

Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics

Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

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