In today’s digital age, where technology plays a central role in every aspect of our lives, organizations in the Asia-Pacific region face an increasingly complex cyber security landscape. To safeguard sensitive information and prevent cyber threats, it is imperative to prioritize cyber security awareness in organizational education, training and development initiatives. The cyber security landscape […]
Here, Cyber Security Hub takes a look at the top cyber attacks, data breaches and cyber security incidents across the globe that happened in July, 2023. Contents: Hackers steal $20 million from Revolut Fanfiction site targeted by DDoS attack Microsoft hack sees emails stolen from US agencies HCA Healthcare data breach […]
There are many different types of malware in existence and unfortunately the number is increasing year-on-year. According to a report by software company Symantec there were almost 670 million malware variants in 2017, with researchers estimating this has risen to more than 1 billion malware programs today. While the presence of so many malware variants […]
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has long been at the forefront of technological advancement and digital transformation. However, the relentless threat of malware looms larger than ever, necessitating robust strategies and measures for organizations to protect their systems and networks. Malware – encompassing malicious software such as viruses, ransomware, spyware and other threats – poses a […]
More than one in four (28 percent) of cyber security professionals in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region think that DDoS attacks are the most impactful threat vector of 2023, Cyber Security Hub research has found. In a survey conducted by Cyber Security Hub, cyber security professionals were asked which threat vectors they believe will have the […]
Cyber Security Hub takes a look at the top cyber attacks, data breaches and cyber security incidents across the globe that happened in June, 2023. Contents: MOVEit cyber attack impacts multiple businesses A cyber attack on document transfer service MOVEit led to a series of data breaches of high-profile companies including PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC), Ernst and […]
Cyber attacks on operational technology (OT) have been on the rise in recent years. According to McKinsey & Co, approximately 90 per cent of manufacturing organizations were hit by some form of cyber attack affecting their production process or energy supply. When compared with IT attacks, cyber attacks on OT could carry heavier risk to […]
Local and national governments in the Asia-Pacific region have been high on the target list for hacking groups in 2023 Add bookmark In an interconnected world driven by advanced technology, the threat of cyber-espionage looms large, with governments increasingly becoming prime targets. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, home to bustling economies and geopolitical complexities, finds itself […]
Two UK police forces have admitted to a data breach caused by a “technical error” that saw the personally identifying information of victims, witnesses and suspects mistakenly posted online following Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Norfolk and Suffolk police admitted on August 15 that the data of 1,230 people was included in files published to […]