Cybersecurity

Top five APAC government hacks of 2023 (so far)

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 […]

Cybersecurity

The 9 most common types of malware (and some of the worst malware attacks in history)

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 […]

Cybersecurity

Roblox developers targeted with malware

Developers for popular online platform game Roblox are being reportedly targeted with information-stealing malware. An unknown malicious actor has been seeding dozens of open-source software packages with malware referred to as ‘LunaGrabber’, beginning on August 1, 2023. Developers have been tricked into clicking on the malware-ridden software packages as they are disguised as commonly used […]

Cybersecurity

How APAC organizations fighting malware

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 […]