Simply put, organisations need to move beyond reactive threat hunt engagements to proactive identity security and zero trust and statistics show this is one of the biggest gaps in our environments today that need attention
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Social Engineering
Social Engineering is a prevalent and insidious threat that involves manipulative techniques aimed at exploiting human psychology to deceive individuals into divulging confidential information, accessing restricted systems, or performing actions that may compromise security. As social engineering often targets human vulnerabilities rather than technical weaknesses, it poses a significant challenge to cybersecurity defences, and mitigating this threat requires a multi-faceted approach, including regular employee training to enhance awareness, implementing robust email filtering systems, and fostering a culture of scepticism regarding unsolicited communications.
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Fintech gift card system flaw may have allowed quiet cashouts. Signs point to possible exploitation months before it was discovered.
As cyber threat actors continue to leverage more and more sophistication in phishing attacks and other cases of fraud targeting customers and consumers, organisations need to ...
With artificial intelligence playing a growing role in identity fraud and leading to mounting losses, organisations are under pressure to confront the challenge and act on it.
Discover why hospitals and healthcare providers are prime targets for cyberattacks and how strategies like microsegmentation can ensure patient safety.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, understand why it's unfair to blame humans for every breach. Learn how technology can better support users.
Malicious traffic distribution systems (TDSs) have flown under the radar of most cybersecurity organisations for years: they have been largely ignored and thought of as ...
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Barracuda threat analysts have uncovered two innovative techniques being used by cyber attackers to help malicious QR codes evade detection in phishing attacks.
Research shows financial institutions experience up to 300 times more cyberattacks than other sectors, with large banks reporting 45% of employees susceptible to phishing attacks
Trend Micro research reveals mobile usage and social platforms are driving growing scam culture in Australia
Email Threat Radar – July 2025 - During July, Barracuda threat analysts identified several notable email-based threats targeting organisations around the world. Many of them ...
In recent weeks, Microsoft has observed Octo Tempest, also known as Scattered Spider, impacting the airlines sector, following previous activity impacting retail, food ...
Amidst rising ransomware-related attacks, KnowBe4 shares five pivotal tips to reduce human risk this Ransomware Awareness Month
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