Businesses have begun to look at new technologies and platforms to better protect their assets. Initially published by my friend Jaye Tillson on May 23, 2023, online at securityinfowatch.com Over the last few years, technology has exploded like never before and with it, the security perimeters we all knew and relied on have become a… Continue reading Protecting your organisation with SSE/SASE platforms
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5 Best Practices for Securing Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
“Securing the Connected Future: Best Practices for IoT Device Security” Introduction: As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, ensuring the security of connected devices has become paramount. This blog post delves into the unique challenges posed by IoT devices and provides practical best practices for securing these interconnected systems. By implementing the recommended… Continue reading 5 Best Practices for Securing Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
Scam Awareness Campaign
AUSTRALIAN BANKING INDUSTRY LAUNCHES SCAM AWARENESS CAMPAIGN — BUT CAN BANKS DO MORE? The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has just launched a new campaign to warn and educate customers about the dangers of banking scams. The campaign’s tagline is “Hear the alarm bells”, and it focuses on clear advice for a range of scam types… Continue reading Scam Awareness Campaign
Hacktivists Leak 1.7TB of Cellebrite, 103GB of MSAB Data
According to the Enlace Hacktivista group, the Cellebrite and MSAB data (both are smartphone forensic firms) was provided to them by an “anonymous whistleblower.” The Israeli mobile forensics firm, Cellebrite, has apparently suffered yet another data breach in which hackers managed to steal 1.7 TB of data. The hackers are also claiming to have stolen 103… Continue reading Hacktivists Leak 1.7TB of Cellebrite, 103GB of MSAB Data
AI-generated phishing attacks are becoming more convincing
It’s time for you and your colleagues to become more skeptical about what you read. That’s a takeaway from a series of experiments undertaken using GPT-3 AI text-generating interfaces to create malicious messages designed to spear-phish, scam, harrass, and spread fake news. Experts at WithSecure have described their investigations into just how easy it is to automate… Continue reading AI-generated phishing attacks are becoming more convincing
Cybercrime will be a free-for-all in 2023 thanks to low-level malware tools, says industry experts
Cybercriminals have created ransomware and malware tools so easy to use that even novices will be launching cyberattacks this year at low to zero cost, experts say. The spate of cyberattacks on companies such as health insurer Medibank Private and telco Optus have already seen the data of millions of Australians compromised in recent months.… Continue reading Cybercrime will be a free-for-all in 2023 thanks to low-level malware tools, says industry experts