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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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ManageEngine integrates Endpoint Central with Check Point's Harmony Mobile

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ManageEngine integrates with Check Point's mobile threat defence solution Harmony Mobile in a bid to fortify mobile security and aid businesses grappling with surging mobile malware.
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Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.
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Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.
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ESET discovers active campaign targeting Android users

Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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Malicious apps used in this campaign are able to exfiltrate contacts, SMS messages, recorded phone calls, and even chat messages.
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Kaspersky researchers uncover previously unknown cyber threats

Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new Android espionage campaign called SandStrike, targeting a Persian-speaking religious minority.
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Zimperium warns enterprises about new android spyware threat

Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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Zimperium uncovers new type of Android spyware called RatMilad, capable of reading, writing and deleting files.
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New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
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Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.
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After five years, the InvisiMole spyware isn't so invisible anymore

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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InvisiMole is able to turn the affected computer into a video camera, which allows the attackers see and hear what's going on around their victim.
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2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.
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Global ISPs could be complicit in major spyware surveillance program

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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ISPs suspected of abetting new FinFisher spyware, targeting users across seven nations in covert surveillance ops.
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Welivesecurity reveals the eight things you should know about spyware

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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Spyware is widely spread across the web, and is ever present on today's mobile and desktop devices. You should be security-conscious at all times.
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ESET offers up secure USB drives with built in antivirus

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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ESET has debuted a new range of secure USB drives to aimed at preventing malware from spreading via portable drives.
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Web porn sites major security risk

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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The lure of 'adult' content online continues to prove too strong for many people, despite the fact that a lot of these sites host malware.
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Beware of phony friends

Sat, 1st May 2010
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As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.
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Australian data centre to benefit New Zealand

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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Blue Coat Systems' new Sydney data centre will swiftly boost web security for New Zealand users, combating phishing, spyware, and trojans more effectively.
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Latest malware exploit: tsunami warnings

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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The tsunami warnings issued following the recent Indonesian earthquake are being exploited by malware developers.
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90% Innovation, 100% Passion

Tue, 1st May 2007
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BitDefender opens market in New Zealand due to its growing IT market, low rates of piracy, and favorable legal environment.
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Centralising security management

Sat, 1st Jul 2006
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Scenic Circle hotels have partnered with Gen-i and CA to improve their security against malware and spyware attacks.