Security

Telekom Malaysia and Cyber Security Malaysia collaborate to stop emerging security threats

Telekom Malaysia and Cyber Security Malaysia collaborate to stop emerging security threats

Both parties aim to advance digital forensic capabilities and enhance incident response services.
Jul 5 2021 10:07AM
LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

Personal information on members found for sale.
Jun 30 2021 4:03PM
Cyber attackers increasingly targeting video gaming users

Cyber attackers increasingly targeting video gaming users

With many gaming platforms weak on protection, the industry is seeing rising volumes of cyber breaches – from credential stuffing to SQL injections and DDOS attacks.
Jun 30 2021 8:01AM
Attacked by ransomware – should we pay or not pay?

Attacked by ransomware – should we pay or not pay?

Don't rush into a decision and consider all your options. Paying the ransom should really be the last resort.
Jun 28 2021 8:16AM
Cybereason study shows that paying for ransomware can encourage even more attacks

Cybereason study shows that paying for ransomware can encourage even more attacks

Among APAC organisations suffering a second attack, a quarter faced the same threat actor from before.
Jun 25 2021 8:17AM
‘In a WFH setup, every employee is a potential vulnerability.’

‘In a WFH setup, every employee is a potential vulnerability.’

Take note – a piecemeal approach often results in an unwieldy patchwork of solutions that makes enterprise systems unnecessarily complex and resource-intensive.
Jun 24 2021 7:33AM
Tips on avoiding security risks when your workforce goes remote

Tips on avoiding security risks when your workforce goes remote

With remote and hybrid work setups becoming commonplace now, traditional network security barriers are dissolving. Here are some steps you can take to stay secure.
Jun 21 2021 12:50PM
McDonald's falls prey to data breach in South Korea and Taiwan

McDonald's falls prey to data breach in South Korea and Taiwan

The burger chain revealed that a small number of filed were accessed, but it was not ransomware and no customer payment information was stolen.
Jun 16 2021 8:06AM
Singapore digital users lax on cyber security

Singapore digital users lax on cyber security

Singapore businesses are also increasingly reliant on digital channels for customer engagement and service delivery, greatly increasing their cyber security risks.
Jun 16 2021 8:04AM
Companies remain exposed to unmanaged BYOD risks during pandemic

Companies remain exposed to unmanaged BYOD risks during pandemic

A Bitglass study reveals that security resources are being stretched from COVID-19’s surge in remote work and the increased use of personal mobile devices. A rethink by organisations is necessary.
Jun 16 2021 8:02AM
New cyber threat group targeting diplomats

New cyber threat group targeting diplomats

The group targets servers with internet-exposed ports by exploiting poorly enforced file-upload security or unpatched vulnerabilities.
Jun 14 2021 8:15AM
Cyber criminals in Malaysia are posing as Lazada agents

Cyber criminals in Malaysia are posing as Lazada agents

Since February, a fraud syndicate in Malaysia has been responsible for almost US$50,000 in financial losses for its victims.
Jun 9 2021 8:07AM
Cyber attacks in APAC continue to keep going up

Cyber attacks in APAC continue to keep going up

In May 2021, cyber attacks grew by another 53% between April and May 2021, with Japan seeing the highest rise at 40%.
Jun 4 2021 10:34AM
FSI organisations the prime target for credential stuffing attacks

FSI organisations the prime target for credential stuffing attacks

Attackers have modified their phishing kits and adapted them around COVID-19 to hit FSI businesses.
Jun 4 2021 8:05AM
Hackers emboldened and becoming more opportunistic

Hackers emboldened and becoming more opportunistic

In this COVID-19 climate, NTT Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a spike in application attacks, accounting for 67% of all attacks as remote-access becomes a common vulnerability.
May 31 2021 12:35PM
How protected are you from social engineering attacks?

How protected are you from social engineering attacks?

Be careful of those seemingly harmless posts on birthday celebrations, or even home office setup photos – you could be putting yourselves and your organisations at risk.
May 28 2021 10:48AM
Ransomware is now the leading cyber threat vector, and it’s getting worse

Ransomware is now the leading cyber threat vector, and it’s getting worse

Ransomware attacks have increased three-fold since 2018 which saw companies losing $20 billion last year. What’s worrying is that we’re only five months into 2021 and there is no end in sight on how bad it will get.
May 24 2021 8:13AM
Toyota Australia rebuilt IT from incomplete info after cyber attack

Toyota Australia rebuilt IT from incomplete info after cyber attack

'It was painful'.
May 18 2021 8:06AM
Ransomware attacks moving into an insidious ‘double extortion’ model

Ransomware attacks moving into an insidious ‘double extortion’ model

Hackers are now publishing samples of the stolen data on the public Internet to prove their intentions, putting additional pressure on victims to meet their demands.
May 17 2021 8:03AM
The dangers of being complacent about mobile security threats

The dangers of being complacent about mobile security threats

Verizon research says that almost one in two, or 45% of businesses, have knowingly sacrificed the security of mobile devices to ‘get the job done’.
May 12 2021 8:03AM