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RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.
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ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
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China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
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New cyber threats target MacOS with FrigidStealer malware

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, engaging in web inject campaigns and distributing new malware targeting MacOS users.
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Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
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Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
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Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
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Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
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VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
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KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.
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Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.
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How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.
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KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
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New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
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The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.
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From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.
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AI in cybersecurity: Not yet autonomous, but the time to prepare is now

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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As we approach 2025, experts warn that while AI is increasingly used to enhance cyberattacks, fully autonomous threats remain largely unfulfilled.