Information Security

In November 2024, a significant cyber event unfolded in South Asia, involving an RA World ransomware attack on an unnamed Asian software and services company. This incident raised eyebrows due to the involvement of a malicious tool previously used exclusively by China-based cyber espionage groups. The incident indicates a troubling trend: the potential overlap between state-sponsored and financially motivated cyber

As African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly adopt digital tools, they face a growing array of cybersecurity challenges. The rapid expansion of digital connectivity has undeniably fostered business growth and market reach, yet it has also made these businesses prime targets for cyberattacks. The fallout from these violations can be staggering, encompassing financial losses, operational disruptions, and damaged reputations.

In the shadowy world of cybersecurity, a recent development has revealed how cybercriminals are exploiting Google Tag Manager (GTM) to execute Magecart attacks. These sophisticated breaches represent a significant threat to e-commerce sites, particularly those running on the Magento platform. By embedding malicious code into GTM tags, attackers make it appear as standard Google Analytics tracking scripts, cunningly disguising their

On February 10, 2025, a significant success in the fight against cybercrime took place when law enforcement agencies seized the dark web data leak site of the notorious ransomware group 8Base and arrested four suspected members of the Phobos ransomware operation in Thailand. This development, part of Operation Phobos Aetor, represents a coordinated effort by international authorities to combat ransomware

The recent revelations about critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti software products have sparked significant concern within the cybersecurity community. Ivanti has released crucial security updates to address multiple severe flaws in its Connect Secure (ICS), Policy Secure (IPS), and Cloud Services Application (CSA) products. These vulnerabilities, if left unpatched, pose a considerable risk to users, as they can be exploited to

As ASEAN countries grapple with the complexities of digital age threats, Malaysia stands at a pivotal moment with the opportunity to lead the region in advancing cybersecurity diplomacy, renowned for its strategic geographical and political positioning within the association. This leadership role becomes even more critical as Malaysia takes on the chairmanship of ASEAN, tasked with addressing not only local