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Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns
Malware

Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns

Web threats in Singapore dropped year-on-year in Q2 2024, with 1.1 million threats detected on Kaspersky Security Network users' computers, landing the country 38th globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

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AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic
Social Media

AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic

Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says

A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks
Storage

Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks

Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report
Malware

AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report

New research reveals AI impersonation is now the top cyber attack threat, with 52% of security leaders citing social engineering challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation

Adobe's Andy Parsons reveals new tech tools aimed at combatting disinformation and improving content authenticity as part of a broader digital trust initiative.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role
Ransomware

Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role

Mandiant Consulting's Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
Data Protection

Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds

A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
Identity and Access Management

Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester

Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Email Security

Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Ransomware

Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks

Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Data Privacy

Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future

As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.

By Glenn Gore • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Phishing

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation

Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia
iOS

Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia

Trend Micro has launched the Trend Micro Check app in Australia, using AI to help consumers fight online scams and deepfake threats effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Phishing

GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses

GenAI's rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.

By Crispin Kerr • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
McAfee launches Australia's first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo
Email Security

McAfee launches Australia's first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo

McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024