Attack stories

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the Asia Pacific's cybersecurity sector by 2024, presenting new developments and risks.

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, has launched Version 2.0 of its platform with major enhancements to support risk prioritisation.

Kaspersky identifies new Linux-targeting malware campaign using infected Free Download Manager software, stealing sensitive information.

The company has announced that it has been named a Cool Vendor by Gartner, in the 2023 Gartner Cool Vendors for the Modern Security Operations Center report.

FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.

Secureworks has cautioned against complacency despite a 57% decline in ransomware incident response engagements in 2022.

Carpet bombing is one of those destructive techniques that has become a major concern for enterprises and service providers worldwide.

Critical hijacking vulnerability in Stremio 4.4 puts 5 million users at risk; remote code execution and information theft possible.

Zscaler reveals rise in ransomware attacks targeting public entities and organizations with cyber insurance in its 2023 ThreatLabz Ransomware Report.

Zscaler has debuted four new cybersecurity services and capabilities which further extend the power of its Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform.

Akamai finds that in APJ more than 1.15 billion web attacks were recorded in the commerce sector, across retail and hotel and travel verticals.

Bishop Fox expands into the UK market, offering penetration testing services to help organizations enhance their security posture.

Zscaler's 2023 ThreatLabz Phishing Report reveals that modern phishing attacks rely on stolen credentials and AI tools like ChatGPT.

Safe Security, the AI-based cyber risk management platform, has raised $50m in a Series B funding round led by Sorenson Capital.

Akamai Technologies, the distributed edge and cloud company, has introduced an updated managed security service program and premium service offerings.

Peter Bailey, Regional Cyber Security Business Manager at Kordia, says the research shows there is money to be made for cyber criminals targeting New Zealand.

Rapid7 has acquired Minerva Labs, a provider of anti-evasion and ransomware prevention technology, to enhance its threat detection capabilities.

Akamai Technologies has launched the Akamai Hunt security service, designed to identify and address evasive threats and risks.

Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.

Sophos Intercept X achieved 100% accuracy in detecting and stopping cyber attacks in SE Labs' tests, earning three AAA awards.

Forescout’s Vedere Labs disclosed an update to its OT:ICEFALL study distributed in June 2022, which detailed vulnerabilities found in thousands of OT devices.

The GSSH is a short, broad, easily-understood safe harbour statement that’s simple for customers to adopt, HackerOne states.

Findings show growing concern about ransomware attacks, the impact of geopolitical tensions and rising inflation rates.