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
Metaplanet Inc., an innovative company leveraging its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury, has successfully raised $26 million through the issuance of ordinary bonds in collaboration with EVO FUND. The funds aim to bolster Metaplanet’s ambitious Bitcoin strategy, which includes accumulating an impressive 10,000 BTC by 2025 and an even more ambitious 21,000 BTC by 2026. With Japan facing an economic landscape characterized
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.
Recent joint sanctions by U.S., U.K., and Australian authorities against Zservers, a Russian bulletproof hosting service, mark a significant development in combating cybercrime. The hosting service, located in Barnaul, Russia, has been a known facilitator for cybercriminals and ransomware groups, most notably LockBit. Publicly advertised on criminal forums, Zservers flaunted its ability to evade law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity investigations.
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
As the interconnected digital world continues to evolve, cybersecurity threats have grown in frequency and sophistication, demanding robust and proactive measures from nations globally. Japan, renowned for its technological advancements and critical industrial sectors, is no exception to this growing dilemma. In response to continual cybersecurity threats, the Japanese government introduced the Active Cyber Defense Bill. This legislation aims to
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
Recent cybersecurity developments have been buzzing with a rather alarming claim by a threat actor who alleged that they possessed tens of millions of OpenAI account logins from a supposed data breach. Yet, after a thorough investigation, it appears that these claims have been debunked. According to the renowned threat intelligence firm, Kela, the credentials in question were not obtained
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
Fireblocks, a prominent blockchain enterprise platform well-known for its crypto custody solutions, has embarked on a significant collaboration with Sony’s new Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, Soneium. One of the standout features of this integration is the implementation of Fireblocks’ embedded wallets. These wallets utilize non-custodial multi-party computation (MPC) technology to provide simplified and secure wallet management within decentralized applications. In addition
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
Cybercrime has taken a new turn as XE Group, historically known for stealing credit card information, has now ventured into supply chain attacks. The transformation of cyber threats witnessed with XE Group underlines their adaptive capabilities and serves as a stark reminder of the need for fortified cybersecurity in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape. From E-commerce Exploits to Supply Chain
