05/14/2025
Criminal attacks, human error drive data breaches
Malicious and criminal attacks were the main source of breaches.
Cyber Security
05/14/2025
OAIC data confirms cybersecurity threats in Australia are escalating
Malicious cyber-attacks are still the primary cause of data breaches, representing 61% of breaches, with phishing and ransomware as primary methods.
05/13/2025
AUSTRAC to Expand Fintel Alliance Following Success in Combating Financial Crime
Members of the alliance have been able to identify and act on serious crimes such as money laundering, child exploitation, domestic violence, tax evasion, fraud, and illegal phoenixing.
05/12/2025
Ransomware attacks in UAE increased 32% YOY in 2024 says UAE Cybersecurity Council
The event placed the focus on the financial sector as global industry leaders and professionals gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre to drive discussions that help mitigate these challenges and avoid far-reaching consequences.
05/09/2025
Cyber Threats Surge in India’s Financial Sector
Cyberattacks are growing in frequency and sophistication, resulting in escalating financial losses for Indian institutions.
05/09/2025
Asian Organized Scam Centers Leads Cyber-Enabled Fraud
Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing cyber-enabled fraud landscape is being driven by sophisticated illicit online marketplaces
05/05/2025
Why cybercrime is a bigger concern than load shedding in South Africa
ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report, which collected data between June and November 2024, showed that over 40% of ransomware attacks on the continent occurred in South Africa.
05/02/2025
DragonForce ransomware behind M&S cyberattack is a global threat: Killara Cyber CEO
It offers a solution for its SME customers with CORE, its proprietary early warning system that predictively warns against malicious intrusions or potential cyberattacks.
05/01/2025
Cybercriminals have stolen almost 100 staff logins at the Big Four banks, experts say
The most serious risks arise from the fact that attackers could ultimately use those leaked logins to gain access to the banks' corporate networks, they warned.
05/01/2025
Family offices must prepare for cyber security threat
Family offices, which manage substantial wealth for ultra-high net worth investors, are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals.
04/29/2025
Banking passwords stolen from Australians are being traded online by cybercriminals
It comes in the wake of recent attacks on Australian superannuation funds, where hackers stole from pensioners and used leaked passwords to try to gain access to members' accounts.
04/28/2025
Jericho Security bags $15m to expand AI-powered cybersecurity solutions
The company plans to use the new capital to recruit cybersecurity talent, enhance its research and development capabilities, and expand its go-to-market strategies.
04/25/2025
Cybersecurity Docket names two of Norton Rose Fulbright’s global cybersecurity leaders to its 2025 “Incident Response 50” list
Honorees on this annual list are recognized for advising companies globally on the complicated, high-stakes matters associated with data security incidents, ransomware and cyberattacks.
04/23/2025
Singapore Mulls Cybersecurity Certification for Financial Institutions’ Vendors
MAS and CSA are studying the possibility of requiring vendors to obtain these certifications before they can be licensed or bid for government contracts involving access to sensitive data or systems.
04/17/2025
Australian companies face new ransomware reporting requirements
The Australian government’s annual cyberthreat report found that there was a 3% increase in ransomware attacks on businesses in 2023-24 when compared to the previous year and new ransomware groups continue to emerge.
04/17/2025
'Scammers used fake app to steal from me in person'
About 500 reports of crimes involving fake banking apps have been made to Action Fraud in the past three years.
04/15/2025
Cyberthreats in Malta: shared threats must be met with a unified mindset
People, mindset and shared responsibility
04/15/2025
Cyberthreats are Causing the Most Tension in Fintechs Across the World Find FIS and Oxford Economics
Other tensions identified by respondents were operational inefficiencies, payment friction, human errors, illiquidity, financial technology skills gaps, and reputational damage.
04/11/2025
Cyberthreats, fraud, regulatory complexities and financial inefficiencies cost firms £70m annually
For the banks and fintech firms surveyed, money movement can be particularly vulnerable due to cybersecurity threats, fraud and compliance challenges, which can contribute to rising costs.
04/10/2025
Coalition launches Active Cyber Policy with enhanced coverage
The Active Cyber Policy introduces a range of new and enhanced coverage features.