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Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Endpoint Protection

Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports

CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
Malware

Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing

Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials
Phishing

30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials

CloudSEK has uncovered over 30,000 exposed Postman workspaces leaking sensitive API keys, affecting major firms across healthcare, finance, and sports sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
DeepL report reveals AI's transformative role in law
Legal technology

DeepL report reveals AI's transformative role in law

A new report by DeepL reveals that 87% of legal professionals find AI tools enhance their work, marking a significant shift in the legal sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Upwind launches Shift Left to enhance build-time security
Customer Experience

Upwind launches Shift Left to enhance build-time security

Upwind has launched its Shift Left capability, enhancing CI/CD pipelines by integrating runtime context to help developers prioritise vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Storage

Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI

Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
EduTech

Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks

Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs
Cybersecurity

Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs

Report reveals grave cybersecurity flaws, with 97% of Non-Human Identities having excessive privileges and 44% of tokens exposed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda
EduTech

Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda

Barracuda reveals cybercriminals exploiting content platforms for phishing, targeting educational institutions and businesses worldwide with deceitful emails.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft's Copilot Studio
AI Agents

Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft's Copilot Studio

Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
Encryption

Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI

Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, 'Tusk,' exploiting popular trends like web3 and AI to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites
Marketing Technologies

Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites

Thousands of websites using Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCommerce may be leaking private customer information due to misconfigured access controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Sensitive Information stories

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Data Protection

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance
Unified Communications

Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance

Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears

A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Nuix unveils Cognitive AI for Discover platform enhancements
Customer Experience

Nuix unveils Cognitive AI for Discover platform enhancements

Nuix has launched Cognitive AI to boost its Discover platform's efficiency in document review, promising enhanced speed, accuracy, and cost savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024