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Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

European organisations faced a sharp 2024 rise in ransomware and state-backed cyberattacks, with 22% of global victims, says CrowdStrike's latest report.

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.

Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.

ChatEurope, an AI chatbot backed by 15 European media outlets, offers real-time, journalist-verified news in seven languages to combat online disinformation.

RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.

Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.

Xsolla launches Buy Button, enabling mobile game developers to bypass Apple’s 30% fees by using direct payment links after a US court ruling.

Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.

Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.

An Infoblox investigation exposes how recruitment scams on Telegram target Australians with fake jobs, demanding crypto payments to continue employment.

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

Skechers launches Luna, an AI retail assistant, at its new Punggol Coast Mall store in Singapore, offering personalised style advice via kiosk and Telegram.

Singapore's Travelgoogoo launches Travelgoogoo365, offering a £14 annual global eSIM membership with unlimited messaging across 123 destinations worldwide.

Revolut's latest report reveals Meta platforms are the primary source of scams affecting consumers, with reported cases rising significantly in Australia and globally.

A report from Barracuda Networks reveals that phishing-as-a-service attacks surged in early 2025, with over one million attempts blocked, primarily targeting Microsoft 365.

Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.