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
Ransomware virus hits computer servers across Europe
A major ransomware attack on Tuesday hit computers at Russia's biggest oil company, the country's banks, Ukraine's international airport as well as global shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk.
Tue Jun 27 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024