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.
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.
