Australians lost $286m to scams in 1H23
16 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralians lost $286 million to scam activity in the first half of 2023, with total reports to the ACCC's ScamWatch service up by more than 48%.
Many Kubernetes clusters exposed and unprotected
14 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSimple misconfigurations are exposing many Kubernetes clusters on the internet, which could have catastrophic results if exploited by attackers, research shows.
Small business cybersecurity training
14 August, 2023Education and training are crucial components for small to medium-sized businesses aiming to foster a solid cybersecurity defence. This free quiz helps spot scams.
Attackers targeting macOS with Trojans, adware
11 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBitdefender's new macOS Threat Landscape report found that despite its reputation as a walled garden, cybercriminals are taking aim at the macOS platform.
Attackers using AI in ransomware campaigns
09 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAttackers are increasingly using AI to craft more believable and targeted ransomware and other malware attacks, according to Barracuda Networks.
FirstWave touts the benefits of cloud-based security
12 July, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA wave of recent attacks on customer premises equipment has highlighted the advantages of cloud-based security systems, according to FirstWave.
Charity crowdfunding scam highlights a new low
05 July, 2023Proving that cybercriminals know no limits, a new social media scam exploits victims who believe they are contributing to a crowdfunding account for sick kids.
Australia experiencing "industrialisation of fraud"
28 June, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGlobal research from GBG found that one in 10 Australian smartphone users have been victims of identity theft in the past 12 months alone.
Australians urged to look out for tax time scams
19 June, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSecurity experts from Norton are advising Australians to be on the lookout for the almost inevitable increase in scam activity during tax time.
Two-thirds of email malware delivered via PDF
09 June, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPalo Alto Networks' Unit 42's latest report has highlighted the evolving vectors attackers are using to target victims with malware.
eSafety's decision to reject online safety codes welcomed
06 June, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingInternational Justice Mission Australia has endorsed the eSafety Commissioner's decision to reject as inadequate two industry-created online safety codes.
Mitigating the rise of double extortion ransomware
22 May, 2023 by Brian Grant, ANZ Regional Director, Thales Cloud SecurityRansomware perpetrators have evolved their business model to include a second catastrophic phase — double extortion ransomware.
Cybercriminals can steal your voice in three seconds
08 May, 2023Using AI tools, it's easy to manipulate images, videos and — perhaps most disturbingly — the voices of friends and family members.
Cybercriminals used over 500 attack tools in 2022
03 May, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe expanding range of attack tools and techniques being utilised by cyber attackers are leaving defenders with few gaps to exploit, according to Sophos.
Organisations underestimate ransomware threat
02 May, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhile 78% of respondents to a Fortinet survey reported feeling prepared for ransomware attacks, half still fell victim to an attack.
