To err is human: the role of AI in cybersecurity
26 October, 2023 by Wai Kit Cheah, senior director of APAC Products and Practices at Lumen TechnologiesThe truth is that most cyber incidents are not the result of complex code or impenetrable firewalls being breached; rather, they are caused by human error.
HR-related emails continue to dominate attacks
25 October, 2023KnowBe4's Q3 2023 top-clicked phishing results are in, showing that HR business-related messages continue to pique the interest of employees.
Banning ransomware payments is a bandaid solution
24 October, 2023 by Andrew Kay, Director Systems Engineering, APJ at IllumioBanning payments may help reduce the threat of ransomware, but it isn't a silver bullet and cyber attacks will break in one way or another.
Criminal groups focus on Australia and US
20 October, 2023A new threat report shows a significant number of criminal adversaries are attempting to infiltrate customer environments.
Crypto scam uses conflict to plunder donations
19 October, 2023Bitdefender has released findings on a series of scams that surfaced 13 October, running off the back of the Israel–Gaza conflict.
Data weaponisation: a new era of cybercrime
18 October, 2023 by Scott Jarkoff, Director of Intelligence Strategy, APJ and META, CrowdStrikeAs cybercrime has evolved, it was inevitable that adversaries would professionalise further, finding new and more efficient ways to extort victims.
Trustwave details financial sector cyberthreats
17 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new report from Trustwave finds that one group is responsible for 39% of the ransomware attacks on the global financial services sector.
AI could soon defeat most cybersecurity measures
11 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree in four cybersecurity pros believe there could soon be an offensive AI powerful enough to bypass most current security measures.
Bitdefender shines light on YouTube channel hijacking
11 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn a new report, Bitdefender reveals it has identified a recent rapid uptick in the prevalence of YouTube stream-jacking attacks.
Combating cybercrime a shared responsibility
09 October, 2023We need a more transparent and collective approach to cybercrime, including strengthening our intelligence and reducing barriers for attacked organisations.
Oceania security teams still understaffed
06 October, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingISACA's new State of Cybersecurity report shows that Oceania security teams are dealing with talent and budget shortages despite the growing cyberthreat.
Digital platforms aren’t doing enough, CHOICE says
28 September, 2023New research shows that Australian users think digital platforms such as Google and Meta aren't doing enough to protect them from scams.
Threat spotlight: Attackers use inbox rules to evade detection
27 September, 2023A new report from Barracuda Networks shows how attackers work by forwarding sensitive emails, hiding security alerts and monitoring victim activities.
Rising pressure to manage third-party cybersecurity risks
25 September, 2023 by Mark Jones, Senior Partner, TesserentAPRA has put the spotlight on the need for financial institutions to better manage the risk of cyber attacks via third parties.
Just 27% of Australian orgs disclose cyber attacks
29 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearch from Cloudflare suggests that only one in four Australian organisations experiencing a cyber attack are reporting the attack to authorities.
