SIM swapping stories - SecurityBrief Asia

Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push

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data protection

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manufacturing

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digital transformation

Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.

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CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing

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pam

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mfa

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cloud security

CrowdStrike launches FalconID, a “zero-friction” biometric MFA tool that binds logins to trusted devices to counter AI-powered phishing.

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AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

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mfa

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crypto

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fintech

AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.

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Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Thu, 24th Jul 2025

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ransomware

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mfa

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cloud security

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

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Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

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mfa

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phishing

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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mfa

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breach prevention

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data breach

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.

Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method

Thu, 18th Jan 2024

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encryption

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passwordless

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cybersecurity

Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.

SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?

Mon, 29th Apr 2019

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iam

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cybersecurity

Due to the growing reliance on mobile phones, SIM swapping is increasingly targeted as a way to take over a victim's online accounts.