While the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s cyber attacks is limited, a new report warns that this is poised to change in the near future. The report analyzes current trends and developments in AI, cyber attacks, and areas where the two overlap.
Threat actors increasingly use OneNote attachments in phishing emails that infect victims with remote access malware which can then be used to install even more malware or steal things such as passwords and cryptocurrency.
Securing online collaboration tools has become more important than ever for modern businesses, especially given the increasingly hybrid nature of doing things, whether internally or externally. WithSecure™ has added new advanced protection capabilities to its cloud-native security platform, WithSecure™ Elements, specifically to help the hybrid workforce – and external collaborators – meet safely via Microsoft Teams on any device.
WithSecure™ has discovered thousands of videos advertising fraudulent web-based apps that pose as USDT (Tether) investment schemes. These videos, hosted on YouTube, promise returns that scale on the amount of currency invested. YouTube channels with significant numbers of subscribers and view counts post new videos of this type on a daily basis. Some of the participating channels are even YouTube verified accounts.
Ransomware attacks have plagued organizations for the past several years, inflicting considerable financial losses. To help organizations manage ransomware and other threats, WithSecure™ has developed a new technology that can essentially undo the damage malware can cause.
Preventing cybercrime in South Africa continues to be an important challenge for all businesses as the crime continues to be a major threat this year.
Cybersecurity Trends and Threats for 2023.
Despite global efforts to thwart cyberattacks, the reality is that the number of new threats security teams must deal with grows by the year. Ransomware continues to be the preferred cyberattack medium, affecting 80% of critical national infrastructure and increasing by 62% yearly.
WithSecure™ Pulse23 – all you need to know about the latest IT and cyber security trends.
Our global market research survey asked thousands of IT professionals a series of questions about their jobs, organizations, and priorities for the upcoming year. The resulting data can be used to inform your IT and security strategies in 2023 and beyond.
WithSecure and Cybervision are co-sponsors at the 2023 ITWeb Security Summit being held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 6-7th of June with workshops on the 8th of June. WithSecure’s chief research officer and global security expert Mikko Hyppönen will be one of the speakers at the event.
Be sure to consider some of the cyber threats out there and consider these tips for protecting yourself and your devices. Until our next mailer, you can check out all the great resources we have available on our website.
