How charities and not-for-profits are being targeted
Cyberattackers are quickly realising that scamming well-meaning donors is an easy way to make a quick buck, and their heists are hurting real charities and their reputations.
How and where you may be leaking data
Social media, cookies, open source intelligence and geolocation are just some of the ways hackers can gather your personal and company data.
Why manufacturers should fear ransomware
As manufacturers worldwide embrace new automation technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity is often sidelined in favour of productivity and cost savings. This is a disaster in the making. Ransomware attacks have ravaged some of the world’s biggest manufacturers, and if you’re not prepared, you will become a target.
The Scammer Olympics: How hackers use spectacle to defraud users
Scammers are offering everything from streaming services and giveaways to fake cyber currency to cash in on the buzz of the Olympic Games.
Hackers are drilling for more than just data in the oil and gas industry
Oil and gas is a two billion dollar a year industry in Australia, making it a particularly lucrative target for cyber threat actors. Recent prominent attacks on oil and gas targets around the world have put the spotlight on an industry lagging behind in cybersecurity.
Hackers with a conscience
More and more ransomware attackers are showing compassion for their victims and even ceasing their attacks. But why?
Insider Threats: Foul play hidden in plain sight
While most organisations focus on defending against external threats, the risks posed by insider threats are often ignored – which can be a costly mistake.
Cyber-extortion: How ransomware attackers pressure their victims to pay up
Malicious actors have been coming up with new methods to coerce their ransomware victims to cooperate when faced with the harsh “to pay or not to pay” dilemma.
Ransomware returns with a new twist: pay up or we’ll publish
Ransomware attacks have become larger and more sophisticated—and hackers are increasingly stealing sensitive information and threatening to publish it unless the ransom is paid.
