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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Crypto

Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology
Generative AI

Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology

Fivecast has clinched the National Australian Exporter Award for Advanced Technologies, marking a notable second win at the 62nd Australian Export Awards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Ransomware-as-a-Service group BianLian opts for unique model
Ransomware

Ransomware-as-a-Service group BianLian opts for unique model

The BianLian data extortion group operates differently from typical ransomware gangs, showing remarkable adaptability in their operations, says expert Jason Baker.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
SURF unveils AI tool to combat growing deepfake threats
Cybersecurity

SURF unveils AI tool to combat growing deepfake threats

SURF Security has launched its AI-powered deepfake detection tool, capable of identifying AI imitations with 98% accuracy, to combat rising deepfake threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts
Unified Communications

Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts

Meta has dismantled over two million accounts linked to global scam centres, collaborating with law enforcement to tackle sophisticated online fraud schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends
EduTech

Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends

Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals a rapidly evolving ransomware landscape shaped by AI advancements and law enforcement actions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech
Customer Experience

Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech

Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding
IoT Security

ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Payment Technologies

CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK

CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Malware

Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Generative AI

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare

The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime
Malware

Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime

Kaspersky has aided INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II, assisting in the disruption of cyberthreats globally and leading to 41 arrests across 95 countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Altia launches OSINT Investigator to enhance digital probes
Risk & Compliance

Altia launches OSINT Investigator to enhance digital probes

Nottingham's Altia unveils OSINT Investigator, a software aimed at transforming law enforcement investigations amid a surge in digital data.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works
Firewalls

Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works

Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.

By Jordan Cullis • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie
Unified Communications

Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie

Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Tech firm Altia issues ticket fraud warning amid Oasis scams
Social Media

Tech firm Altia issues ticket fraud warning amid Oasis scams

Altia warns fans of ticket fraud risks, with GBP £6.7 million lost last year. Expert Megan Searle advises buying only from official channels and avoiding unknown sellers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024