Cybersecurity

Southeast Asian casino industry supercharging cyber fraud, UN says

The expanding Southeast Asian casino industry has become the nexus of the region’s criminal ecosystem, including its cyber fraud industry, and it is facilitating large-scale money laundering by organized crime networks, a new United Nations report reveals. The money laundering includes the proceeds from online scams like pig-butchering schemes, where scammers develop a relationship with […]

Cybersecurity

The evolutionary tale of a persistent Python threat 

In the vast landscape of the open-source ecosystem, shadows occasionally move. While this realm thrives on collaboration and knowledge sharing, it’s also a playground for predators, from novice hackers to well-coordinated nation-state actors. Over recent months, one such threat has been emerging, growing, and refining its arsenal.  Our team at Checkmarx’s Supply Chain Security has […]

Cybersecurity

APIs: Unveiling the Silent Killer of Cyber Security Risk Across Industries

Introduction In today’s interconnected digital ecosystem, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in enabling seamless communication and data exchange between various software applications and systems. APIs act as bridges, facilitating the sharing of information and functionalities. However, as the use of APIs continues to rise, they have become an increasingly attractive target for […]