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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
