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Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.
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Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
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RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.
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Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.
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ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
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China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
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Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
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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.
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Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.
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Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
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Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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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.
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Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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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.
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Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
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Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
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KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.
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VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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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.
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KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.
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How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.