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Why security is a growth decision in digital assets
Ransomware

Why security is a growth decision in digital assets

APAC institutions are racing into digital assets, but losses are permanent once blockchain transactions finalise, making security a board-level growth issue.

By Idan Ofrat • 5 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
State actors target defence suppliers in long game
Firewalls

State actors target defence suppliers in long game

Small defence contractors are left exposed as state-backed hackers spend years mapping supply chains and laying covert access routes before striking.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
Firewalls

AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific

AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units
Malware

CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units

CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware
Firewalls

LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware

Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Malware

How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems
Multi-factor authentication

Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems

Bybit suffered a major hack, exposing vulnerabilities from human error rather than blockchain flaws, as attackers manipulated staff to divert funds.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework

The IT-ISAC reveals 58 high-risk cyber adversaries targeting the sector, urging companies to adopt a new risk assessment framework to mitigate threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam
Malware

Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam

Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
Crypto

Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats
Crypto

Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats

Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
RedTail cryptomining malware exploits new Palo Alto flaw
Crypto

RedTail cryptomining malware exploits new Palo Alto flaw

Hackers exploiting newly found vulnerability in Palo Alto's PAN-OS are using RedTail malware to enhance cryptomining operations, raising cybersecurity alarms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Kaspersky sheds light on Lazarus group's new campaign
Malware

Kaspersky sheds light on Lazarus group's new campaign

Kaspersky's GReAT has revealed a new campaign by the Lazarus group, which exploits organisations globally through legitimate software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group

The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group

F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

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Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
Phishing

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws
Firewalls

Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws

Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025