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Australian Stories

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Australian etailers' reality check on Account Takeover Threat

Whatever the goal of the attackers, e-tailers must remain one step ahead in detecting and stopping attackers from compromising their APIs.

By Glen Maloney • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Global Stories

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Malware

Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Browsers

Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser

Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Cloud Security

Logpoint launches cloud security solution for SAP BTP

Logpoint's new Business Critical Security solution arms organisations with enhanced cloud security features for the SAP Business Technology Platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

SentinelLabs exposes FBot malware targeting cloud, payment services

SentinelLabs details FBot, a distinct Python-based malware tool, focused on cloud and payment services. Unlike peers, FBot doesn't use Androxgh0st code.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Malware

iboss unveils cybersecurity module to boost government DNS protection

iboss reveals a Government Protective DNS Module seeking to safeguard government agencies from DNS cyber vulnerabilities by leveraging the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's protective DNS service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Partner Programmes

Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023

Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals

The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

Digital Transformation

2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats

The 2024 Cybersecurity Forecast report by Security and Identity Cloud uncovers future security trends, highlighting the potent role of generative AI in enhancing cybersecurity and impending threats from 'shadow AI'.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

Encryption

Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free

Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

Malware

ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI

ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection

Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023

DevOps

Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed

Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Supply Chain

Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions

Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Hyperscale

Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023

Cloudflare reveals a 25% surge in global internet traffic and heightened cybersecurity threats in its 2023 report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Application Programming Interface

Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud

Retail fraud surged almost seven-fold during the festive shopping period, alerting to growing cyber risks, says a study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Risk & Compliance

Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems

Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Encryption

EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range

EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Malware

UK experienced more than 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023

UK faces around 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023, with most targeting remote desktop protocol, says Coalition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Cloud Security

2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience

2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Threat actors Stories - Page 24

Australian Stories

Australian etailers' reality check on Account Takeover Threat

Global Stories

Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser

Logpoint launches cloud security solution for SAP BTP

SentinelLabs exposes FBot malware targeting cloud, payment services

iboss unveils cybersecurity module to boost government DNS protection

Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023

Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals

2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats

Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free

ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI

Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection

Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed

Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions

Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023

Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud

Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems

Stories from Other Regions

EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range

UK experienced more than 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023

2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience

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