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Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Customer Experience

Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance

Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Malware

Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024

In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Phishing

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Malware

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns
Unified Communications

Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns

Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Phishing

Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security

Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions
Artificial Intelligence

Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions

Bumble introduces new tool for users to report AI-generated profiles amidst rising concerns over authenticity and internet love scams in the growing AI-era.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
Email Security

Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature

Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Malware

Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Malware

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

By Mark Gorrie • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Gaming

Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds

Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
IAS unveils industry-first ad clutter detection with AI-driven solution
Multi-factor authentication

IAS unveils industry-first ad clutter detection with AI-driven solution

IAS reveals its first-ever AI-based solution capable of detecting and avoiding ad clutter on websites, with the aim to enhance optimisation and deliver utmost efficacy in programmatic ad buying.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles
Email Security

Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles

Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Google takes drastic measures to combat Gmail spam: What it means for businesses & consumers
Marketing Technologies

Google takes drastic measures to combat Gmail spam: What it means for businesses & consumers

Google announces new measures to reduce spam in Gmail, requiring bulk email senders to authenticate emails and offer easy unsubscription, starting in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report
Malware

Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report

VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Data Protection

The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

By John Bruner • 8 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Malware

Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security

Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals
Unified Communications

Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals

A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024