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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.
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.
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.
Private sector prioritising cyber defence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/06/2019
» Cybersecurity and data protection are of paramount importance for the public and private sectors with regard to business expansion and defence against cyberthreats, says the Digital Economy and Society Ministry.
Virus shuts down key iPhone chip supplier
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/08/2018
» A computer virus halted production at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) factories on Friday night, causing a severe disruption as the company ramps up chipmaking for new Apple iPhones.
Wannacry hero hit with malware charges
Published on 07/06/2018
» MILWAUKEE: The British cybersecurity researcher credited with stopping a worldwide computer ransomware attack last year faces new charges, including lying to the FBI, in an updated indictment Wednesday accusing him of developing malware to steal banking information.
North Korea cyber-espionage goes international
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2018
» FRANKFURT: A North Korean cyber espionage group previously known only for targeting South Korea's government and private sector deepened its sophistication and hit further afield including in Japan and the Middle East in 2017, security researchers said on Tuesday.