How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Indonesia says it has begun recovering data after major ransomware attack
Indonesia said it is beginning to recover data that had been encrypted in a major ransomware attack last month.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara
The Lockbit cybercrime group is notorious for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia
Global ransomware detections fell 14% as alternative attack strategies evolve; yet an increase in incidents was seen in Southeast Asia.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Global law enforcers seek Trend Micro's help in taking down top ransomware threat group LockBit
Trend helps shield the world from an unreleased ransomware attack and delivers advanced protection to customers.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Cyber security expert raises alarm over increasing data leaks in Malaysia
Data leakage has become a recurring issue, both globally and in Malaysia, caused by phishing, malware and ransomware attacks.
Thu Sep 22 2022
US charges three Iranians for ransomware attacks on women's shelter, businesses
A senior official said the Iran govt does not discourage residents from engaging in hacking, as long as it is directed outside the country.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Ransomware gang REvil's websites become unreachable
REvil was already drawing top-level US government attention and pressure has been mounting on Washington to take more decisive action.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks, hints at retaliation
Biden's message to Putin in the call was direct, suggesting a growing impatience over attacks that have disrupted key US sectors.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Q&A: The Kaseya ransomware attack
Here are some key questions about the attack, which has paralysed businesses since Friday.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Up to 1,500 businesses affected by ransomware attack, US firm's CEO says
Between 800 and 1,500 businesses around the world have been affected by a ransomware attack centered on US information technology firm.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Hackers demand $70 million to restore data held by companies hit in cyberattack - Blog
Hackers suspected to be behind a mass extortion attack that affected hundreds of companies worldwide.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Kaspersky's Stephan Neumeier: Pay and the Hackers Own You
Kaspersky Lab Asia MD Stephan Neumeier advises effective cyber security defence against ransomware attacks, or be prepared to be wiped out for good.
Wed Jul 18 2018
National Security Council entrusted with monitoring cyber threats
He said MKN which was represented by numerous agencies from various ministries was entrusted with the responsibility as cyber attack threats such as Ransomware Wannacry.
Sun Jul 02 2017
India's largest container port hit by global cyber attack
The cyber attack had caused outages in its computer systems globally.
Wed Jun 28 2017
Denmark stands firm on Greenland after Rubio says Trump's interest is no joke
Trump vows to make Denmark's autonomous territory part of the US, not ruling out military or economic pressure to acquire it.
Fri Jan 31 2025
On-site investigation of burned-out Air Busan plane to begin
Passengers evacuated from the Air Busan plane will get their baggage back after authorities deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia to receive visits from world leaders beginning next week - PM
We need more strategic partners at this time, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jan 31 2025
'Stubborn' Sarawak flood victims urged to evacuate immediately
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas says some individuals are still reluctant to move to the nearest relief centres.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover
Hamas frees three Israeli and five Thai hostages in Gaza, and Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in the latest prisoner-hostage swap.
Fri Jan 31 2025
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow, benefiting 4.37 million workers - KESUMA
Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025