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A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
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Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Kaspersky predicts a rise in cyber crime on the dark web with increases in malware distribution, crypto asset draining, and antivirus evasion,.
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Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.
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Palo Alto Networks boosts cybersecurity with Talon acquisition

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Palo Alto Networks acquires Talon Cyber Security, a move that highlights the firm's growth in the cybersecurity sector and the introduction of Talon's enterprise browser technology.
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AppOmni experts warn of AI risks & mega breaches in 2024

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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AppOmni experts predict perilous 2024: AI misuse, chronic mega breaches, and new cyber weaponry loom large.
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WatchGuard predicts cybersecurity threats and trends for 2024

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity leader WatchGuard predicts a rise in AI-driven cyber threats, VR/MR headset attacks and harmful QR codes in 2024.
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WatchGuard unveils cybersecurity threats predicted for 2024

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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WatchGuard Technologies warns emerging tech trends like AI, VR/MR headsets and QR code technology could present key cybersecurity threats in 2024.
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Trellix warns of rising collaboration in ransomware groups in 2023 report

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Trellix exposes alarming collaboration within ransomware groups, citing sophisticated tools and tactics, in a new report.
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Ad fraud set to surge due to automation advancements

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Insikt Group warns ad fraud losses could surge to $100bn due to a rise in automated solutions like bot software.
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit

Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
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Survey reveals alarming rate of online scams targeting New Zealanders

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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Norton study uncovers that one-third of New Zealanders have fallen victim to online scams, losing an average of NZD700.72.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Appdome with Jan Sysmans

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Jan Sysmans, who is the Mobile App Security Evangelist at Appdome, joins us today to tell us more about Appdome and the importance of mobile app security.
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Adobe launches Photoshop on the web, complete with genAI features

Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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Adobe has officially released Photoshop on the web as part of all Photoshop plans, complete with newly released Adobe Firefly generative AI features.
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Norton launches Secure Browser to halt cyber criminals

Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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Norton launches Norton Secure Browser to protect consumers from browser-based cyber threats and unwanted tracking.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from BlueVoyant

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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BlueVoyant's Vice President of APJ, Sumit Bansal, joins TechDay's IT Jams to discuss the company's products, innovations, and focus on the APAC market.
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Ransomware named top malware for past seven years - Kaspersky

Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team presented a new study that reveals ransomware as the most widespread MaaS over the past seven years.
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CyberArk introduces first identity security-based enterprise browser

Fri, 26th May 2023
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This first-of-its-kind Identity Security web browser enables organisations to better protect against attacks with a flexible, identity-based approach.
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Staying ahead of the changing threat landscape in 2023

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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Threat actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated and aggressive in their attacks, targeting enterprises of all sizes throughout every industry.
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Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
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4 in 5 ransomware attacks include threats beyond data encryption

Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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Evasive web threats often come through the web browser and easily bypass multiple layers of detection in prominent security technology.
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How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data

Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.