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Newly-discovered Linux malware is not even a standalone executable

By CybersecAsia editors | Jun 20, 2022 | Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

The financially-motivated malware is a shared object library with sophisticated evasive activities that are “nearly impossible to detect”.

Ransomware: true cost to business 2022

By Cybereason | Jun 16, 2022 | Infographic, Malware & Ransomware, Newsletter

We are currently witnessing the greatest volume of ransomware attacks across the globe. But what’s the true cost to business?

Ransomware collateral costs 7x more than ransoms paid: study

By CybersecAsia editors | May 9, 2022 | Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

That does not mean corporations should just pay up rather than save on the costs of response, restoration and legal protection.

Report: Complex RansomOps fuel growth in ransomware economy

By CybersecAsia editors | Apr 21, 2022 | Cyberthreat Landscape, Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

Singapore, Australia and India top the 2021 list of most-attacked countries in APAC, as willingness of victims to meet ransom demands fuels explosive growth in the ransomware economy.

Cybersecurity firm reports record ransomware casualties in its 2021 user base

By CybersecAsia editors | Apr 8, 2022 | Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

Hackers had used the ‘name-and-shame’ technique to pressure victim organizations to pay up.

What you need to know about the Okta breach by Lapsus$

By Victor Ng | Mar 24, 2022 | Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

While it’s a relief to know the impact is limited, organizations need to be aware of the potential threat of the Lapsus$ cyber gang.

Widespread impact of ransomware in Asia Pacific

By Claroty | Feb 4, 2022 | Infographic, Malware & Ransomware, Newsletter

4 in 5 organizations in Asia Pacific affected by ransomware, with more than half paying the ransom.

New trick up ransomware actors’ sleeves: financial blackmail

By CybersecAsia editors | Dec 9, 2021 | Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

With almost half of incident response requests comprising ransomware, one cybersecurity firm predicts more devious extortion tactics in 2022.

Ransomware attackers don’t take holidays!

By Cybereason | Nov 19, 2021 | Infographic, Malware & Ransomware, Newsletter

With the holiday season coming up, the emerging pattern of cyber-attacks occurring over the weekends or holidays is concerning for businesses.

Ransomware: how your data can be your best defense

By Victor Ng | Nov 8, 2021 | Data Protection, Features, Malware & Ransomware

Cybercriminals are targeting your data for ransom, but true data immutability and visibility can be your best defense.

“Good rain knows the best time to fall”: fraudster motto

By L L Seow | Nov 1, 2021 | Features, Malware & Ransomware, Newsletter, Tips

Summary: This quote from Squid Game mirrors what fraudsters and hackers are basing their phishing campaigns on: trendjacking!

Which cyber defense tech works best to stave off ransomware threats?

By CybersecAsia editors | Oct 14, 2021 | Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

Is it UEBA or NGFW or ZTNA? According to one survey, the answer may surprise you …

Critical security flaw puts hundreds of millions of Apple devices at risk

By Victor Ng | Sep 15, 2021 | Features, Malware & Ransomware, News, Newsletter

Pegasus spyware uses zero-click exploit to secretly break into Apple devices and take over control without requiring users to click on any link or download anything.

Why APAC remains the most targeted region for ransomware

By Victor Ng | Aug 23, 2021 | Features, Malware & Ransomware, Newsletter

Many nations maintain hard-and-fast policies of not negotiating with terrorist organizations, especially when it comes to paying ransom. However, the situation is quite different in the cyber-world.

Why industrial organizations need better network visibility

By Victor Ng | Aug 16, 2021 | Features, Malware & Ransomware

No industrial operation is free of risk, and different industrial organizations would legitimately have different appetites for certain types of risks.

THE “Silent Night” malware Zloader/Zbot

By Malwarebytes & HYAS | May 22, 2020 | Malware & Ransomware, Whitepapers

Malwarebytes and HYAS have teamed up to jointly produce a paper which features the discovery of a new but elusive malware. Coined “Silent Night”, the malware has been discovered to...