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Ransomware 3.0 strikes on the rise
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/02/2023
» Thailand recorded the second-highest number of targeted ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia and hackers are expected to increase their extortion and inflict greater damage on financial and reputational victims with Ransomware 3.0, says Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
How to Stay Protected Against the Looming Threats of Ransomware
Published on 09/03/2022
» Cybercrime technology is becoming more and more sophisticated. If your online security system isn’t up to scratch, you could be unknowingly vulnerable to a ransomware attack.
'World's leading bank robbers': North Korea's hacker army
AFP, Published on 26/05/2021
» SEOUL: Nuclear-armed North Korea is advancing on the front lines of cyberwarfare, analysts say, stealing billions of dollars and presenting a clearer and more present danger than its banned weapons programmes.
Ransomware targeting Asean SMEs drops
Business, Published on 04/05/2021
» The global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has reported a significant decrease in the number of ransomware attempts it detected and foiled last year among small and medium enterprise (SME) users in Southeast Asia.
US charges N.Korean hackers in $1.3bn theft scheme
AFP, Published on 18/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department charged three North Korean military intelligence officials Wednesday in a campaign of cyberattacks to steal $1.3 billion in crypto and traditional currencies from banks and other targets.
North Korea 'tried to hack Pfizer for vaccine info'
AFP, Published on 16/02/2021
» SEOUL: North Korean hackers tried to break into the computer systems of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in a search for information on a coronavirus vaccine and treatment technology, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday, according to reports.
UN report: North Korea stole $300m in crypto to fund nukes
AFP, Published on 10/02/2021
» SEOUL: North Korea has stolen more than US$300 million worth of cryptocurrencies through cyberattacks in recent months to support its banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, according to a confidential UN report.
Digital economy and society minister warns of ransomware
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/12/2020
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta on Sunday urged public organisations to prepare for coordinated ransomware attacks, following a recent attempt to extract 63 billion baht in ransom from Saraburi hospital.
EU sanctions on Russian, Chinese 'cyber attackers'
AFP, Published on 31/07/2020
» BRUSSELS - The European Union imposed its first ever sanctions against alleged cyber attackers on Thursday, targeting Russian and Chinese individuals and a specialist unit of Moscow's GRU military intelligence agency.
Data dilemma
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/12/2019
» In the digital world, data is king. Businesses now understand that in order to stay relevant and ahead of competitors, they need data to know more about their customers. The more you know, the more products and services you can sell in a more personalised way, which is what buyers want.