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Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
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Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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ai
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spam
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deepfakes
Bumble introduces new tool for users to report AI-generated profiles amidst rising concerns over authenticity and internet love scams in the growing AI-era.
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Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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email security
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data privacy
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features
Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.
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Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
dataglobal and SoSafe partner to enhance email security; their combined expertise aims to counter the rising threat of social engineering.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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uc
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vpns
As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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data protection
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email security
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apm
SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.
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Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.
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Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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gaming
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application security
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digital entertainment
Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.
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Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai agents
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uc
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email
A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.
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IAS unveils industry-first ad clutter detection with AI-driven solution
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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martech
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ai
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ml
IAS reveals its first-ever AI-based solution capable of detecting and avoiding ad clutter on websites, with the aim to enhance optimisation and deliver utmost efficacy in programmatic ad buying.
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Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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email security
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ai
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online dating
Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.
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Google takes drastic measures to combat Gmail spam: What it means for businesses & consumers
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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martech
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email security
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email
Google announces new measures to reduce spam in Gmail, requiring bulk email senders to authenticate emails and offer easy unsubscription, starting in 2024.
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Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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vipre security
VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.
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Barracuda reveals three new phishing tactics used in January
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
The three new phishing tactics for security breaches include the misuse of web translation, image-only emails, and the insertion of special characters.
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67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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fintechs
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
The personal finance experts at money.co.uk, in their 2022 Fraud Report, have revealed the average monthly losses to fraudsters in 2022 to be over £333 million.
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Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.
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Bitdefender urges caution when dealing with holiday spam
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Bitdefender Labs is warning people to be aware during the festive season due to a significant increase in spam scams.
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Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.
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How SSS Shared Managed Detection & Response Service helps secure Gisborne District Council
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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spam
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scientific software & services
Gisborne District Council looked to SSS IT Security Specialists for a solution capable of improving its protective posture.