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AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Malware

AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware
Firewalls

Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware

New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Malware

Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
Malware

Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024

Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Malware

Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Ransomware

ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion
Data Analytics

Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion

Recent cyber-attacks on TikTok and Indonesia's national data centre have sparked urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Ransomware

NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks

LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Cybercriminal activity surges as new tools & gangs emerge
AI Security

Cybercriminal activity surges as new tools & gangs emerge

Cybercriminal activity surges due to new tools, gangs, and geopolitical tensions. APT activities, ransomware, and AI-powered tools fuel unprecedented threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Ransomware

Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics
Ransomware

Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Ransomware retains top spot, Sophos cybercrime report reveals
Firewalls

Ransomware retains top spot, Sophos cybercrime report reveals

Sophos' Active Adversary Report 2023 unveils persistent ransomware threats, rising use of compromised credentials in cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
Multi-factor authentication

AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report

ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

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