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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Recently the ACCC released their report from the National Anti-Scam Centre on scams activity in 2023, which highlighted a decrease in financial losses despite an increase in ...

An article around how to prioritise foundational cloud security before leveraging Generative AI.

With deep fakes becoming an increasing cybersecurity issue, there are seven key strategies that organisations can follow to reduce their chances of falling victim to an attack.
Another new kind of phishing attack is on the rise and it’s coming from an unexpected source: QR codes. Like with other kinds of phishing, this kind of attack leverages ...
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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it directly impacts customer trust and loyalty. Customers expect their data to be secure and any breach can lead to ...

‘Digital companionship’ has transcended science fiction. It’s now in a fledgling state, driven by a flourishing, if somewhat opportunistic, zeitgeist of AI-driven ...
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New research highlights the connection between increased organisation-wide cyber awareness and decreased organisational risk
With sales beginning as early as October and extending through late December, Imperva warns that the holiday shopping season represents a critical time for online retailers. ...
Poor password hygiene runs rampant with 67% of IT leaders and end users admitting to reusing system passwords
Phishing scams aimed at voters, malicious domain registrations impersonating candidates, and other threat activity designed to exploit unassuming victims take centre stage as ...

16th October 2024 - Australia. Global AI cyber defence leader Darktrace is sounding the alarm for Australian corporate boards to urgently prioritise cyber maturity, following ...
Other key findings include surge of info-stealers and botnets, an increase in evasive malware and a rise in network attacks across the Asia Pacific
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