Business Email Compromise stories
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
5 days ago
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Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
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Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.
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One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents
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Almost 25% of Australian businesses faced deepfake incidents last year, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyber-attacks, says ISMS.online.
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Are Australian businesses prepared for cyber threats?
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With the end of the financial year nearing, Australian businesses are warned of rising cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks, tax scams and ransomware.
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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
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The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats
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Barracuda Networks’ Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.
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Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats
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Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.
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Arctic Wolf enhances platform with identity threat detection
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email security
Arctic Wolf launches ITDR to its security operations platform to counter rising identity-based cyber threats, enhancing tools like Microsoft Defender and Okta.
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Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Arctic Wolf’s Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
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Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand AI cybersecurity reach
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand its AI-powered email cybersecurity services to the UAE, India, and Africa, addressing rising cyber threats in these regions.
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Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat
Mon, 20th May 2024
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email security
Deepfakes now rank as the second most common security threat to UK businesses, with over 32% experiencing such incidents, a new ISMS.online report reveals.
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Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing
Mon, 13th May 2024
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phishing
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email security
As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.
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Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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network security
Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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malware
Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.
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Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.