The scammers promised various perks to potential recruits Bitdefender Antispam Lab researchers uncovered an ongoing scam campaign involving the so-called ‘Illuminati cabals’ luring gullible individuals into joining their organization in exchange for wealth and a luxurious lifestyle. A recent analysis of the Illuminati spam campaign revealed that the scammers, operating…
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Enterprises are expected to invest more in UTM to address the expanding threat landscape A study conducted by Juniper Research, a renowned cybersecurity research firm, predicts a significant increase in spending on unified threat management (UTM) by enterprises worldwide. The study forecasts a 98 per cent growth in UTM spending…
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Four myths obscuring cybersecurity’s full value According to Gartner, there are four common myths that hinder the full value of cybersecurity for enterprises and impede the effectiveness of security programs. Gartner recommends that Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) adopt a “Minimum Effective” mindset to maximize the impact of cybersecurity for…
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Proposed order to require Amazon to pay $US25 million The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached a settlement with Amazon regarding charges that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) and deceived parents and users of the Alexa voice…
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Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group strengthens collaborative efforts The Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group (FELEG) recently convened in Melbourne, where member agencies shared intelligence, strategies, and operational outcomes to enhance national security and combat criminal activities. Comprising law enforcement agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the…
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OAIC and OPC are committed to conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) have initiated a joint investigation into the personal information handling practices of the Latitude group of companies (Latitude). This collaborative…
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International agencies unite to address growing cybersecurity concerns In a groundbreaking collaboration, cybersecurity authorities from the United States and around the world have issued a joint advisory to raise awareness of a significant cybersecurity threat posed by a state-sponsored cyber actor known as Volt Typhoon. This collective effort involves the…
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BianLian is a cybercriminal group that deals in data extortion using ransomware The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory to provide information on the BianLian ransomware and data extortion group. This advisory is…
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With many opportunities for people with disabilities Waton Securities has formed a partnership with the CanYou Group to establish an online customer service center in Shenzhen, China, aimed at providing job opportunities and employment training support for people with disabilities in the finance industry. The CanYou Group, a comprehensive platform…
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BNE has valuable assets to protect from increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) operates Brisbane Airport (BNE), a vital part of Australia’s critical infrastructure that helps employ thousands of Queenslanders and contributes more than $US4 billion to the economy. The third-largest airport in the country by passenger…
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