Bitdefender researchers have uncovered a surge in subscription scams, both in scale and sophistication, spurred by a massive campaign involving hundreds of fraudulent websites. What sets this campaign apart is the significant investment cybercriminals have undertaken to make these fake sites look convincingly legitimate.
Gone are the days when a suspicious email, SMS, or basic phishing link could easily fool users. As people grow more cautious and cyber-aware, scammers are stepping up their game. They have already begun crafting more complex and convincing schemes to bypass scepticism and lure victims into handing over sensitive information, especially credit card data.
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Security Awareness involves educating individuals within an organisation about potential cyber threats, safe online practices, and the importance of maintaining a security-conscious mindset. Security Awareness programs aim to empower employees to recognise and mitigate cybersecurity risks, reducing the likelihood of falling victim to social engineering attacks such as phishing or malware. Effective security awareness efforts encompass regular training sessions, simulated phishing exercises, and the dissemination of relevant information to foster a culture of cybersecurity vigilance.
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In 2024 and continuing into 2025, social media platforms were prime targets for cybercriminals, with content creators facing the brunt of the malicious attacks, including a ...

Cloud environments are a notorious ransomware attack hot spot. It’s a calculated strategy on the part of the cybercriminals. As the old adage goes, ‘follow the money’, and ...

Australia faces another significant cybersecurity breach, this time targeting superannuation funds managing trillions in retirement savings. This attack highlights a severe ...

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Gary Savarino, Identity Strategist for APAC at SailPoint shares his recommendations for businesses to adopt a unified identity security approach to safeguard data.

Sam Salehi, Managing Director ANZ at Qualys shares insights for effective data security.
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Report reveals the most deceptive email subjects end users click, with internal communications driving 60% of phishing failures
Email Threat Radar – April 2025; Over the last month, Barracuda threat analysts identified several notable email-based threats targeting organizations around the world and ...
18- to 34-year-olds feel most vulnerable to payment fraud, identity theft
Today, Microsoft has released its latest Cyber Signals report on AI-assisted scams, including those targeting e-shoppers and job seekers. To read the full report, ...
Total vulnerabilities reached an all-time high of 1,360 in 2024, an 11% increase from the previous record of 1,292 in 2022
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Starting today, security campaigns are generally available for all GitHub Advanced Security and GitHub Code Security customers to help them take control of their security ...
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