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Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
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Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.
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Claroty uncovers vulnerabilities in Akuvox intercom system

Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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Claroty has uncovered 13 vulnerabilities in the Akuvox E11 smart intercom system, making the camera and microphone vulnerable and compromising video and images.
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Establishment of ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response Team

Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional CERT as a key initiative in strengthening ASEAN cybersecurity.
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Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident

Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
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No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
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Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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According to an advisory from CERT NZ, widespread exploitation activity has already occurred as a result of the vulnerabilities within the Microsoft Exchange.
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Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence

Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.
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United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government's activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.
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Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.
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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
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Is cyber security insurance really worth it?

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Selecting the right cyber insurance policy is more complicated than ever, says Leon Fouche of advisory firm BDO.