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Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed
Phishing

Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Malware

Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace

Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know
Data Protection

RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know

As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
Malware

Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture

AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.

By Bob Gilbert • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Firewalls

ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Cloud Security

China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics

CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware
Malware

New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware

Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Malware

Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks

Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Firewalls

Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024

A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Data Protection

Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security

Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Malware

Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Malware

Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam
Malware

Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam

Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Malware

Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity

Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Phishing

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Unified Communications

KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats

KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025