Security News

Asia’s digital ID technology developments gain pace
2018-12-10 16:10

The recent spate of data breaches—including a flaw in Google+ that led to its shutdown and the reported hacking of 120 million Facebook users’ data—have highlighted the abuse of digital identity....

OceanLotus Targets Southeast Asia in New Watering Hole Campaign
2018-12-03 18:02

A cyber-espionage group believed to be operating out of Vietnam has compromised over 20 websites as part of a watering hole campaign targeting users in Southeast Asia, ESET reports.

Cyber attacks ranked as top risk in Europe, North America, East Asia and the Pacific
2018-11-13 06:30

There are significant differences in risk perceptions across the eight regions covered in the World Economic Forum’s Regional Risks for Doing Business report. Over 12,000 executives highlighted...

Russia-Linked Hackers Target Diplomatic Entities in Central Asia
2018-10-16 08:58

Cybersecurity companies have been monitoring the activities of a threat group that focuses on espionage campaigns aimed at diplomatic entities in Central Asia. read more

Travel Breaches Hit Air Canada and Asia-Pac Hotelier
2018-08-30 12:22

Air Canada said 20,000 mobile app users have had passport information exposed; and millions have been affected by a breach at Asian hotel giant Huazhu.

RSA Conference 2018 Asia-Pacific & Japan announces keynote stage line-up
2018-07-12 16:51

RSA Conference announced its line-up of keynote speakers for RSA Conference 2018 Asia-Pacific & Japan (APJ). The Conference keynotes will be opened by Mr. Ng Hoo Ming, Deputy Chief Executive...

Chinese Cyberspies Target National Data Center in Asia
2018-06-13 14:54

A China-linked cyber espionage group has targeted a national data center in Central Asia and experts believe the goal is to conduct watering hole attacks on the country’s government websites. read more

'Orangeworm' Cyberspies Target Healthcare Sector in US, Europe, Asia
2018-04-23 08:27

A threat group tracked by Symantec as Orangeworm has been targeting healthcare organizations in the United States, Europe and Asia, but the attacks do not appear to be the work of a nation state. read more

Surge in Anonymous Asia Twitter Accounts Sparks Bot Fears
2018-04-22 07:04

Hong Kong - It has been jokingly referred to as "Botmageddon". But a surge in new, anonymous Twitter accounts across swathes of Southeast and East Asia has deepened fears the region is in the...

Russian Cyberspies Shift Focus From NATO Countries to Asia
2018-02-20 18:41

The Russia-linked cyber espionage group known as Sofacy, APT28, Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, Sednit and Strontium has shifted its focus from NATO member countries and Ukraine to Central Asia and even...