The Latest Breaking News from Cybersecurity

Security firm finds flaws in Indian online insurance broker

A cybersecurity firm informed a major Indian online insurance brokerage last month that critical vulnerabilities in its network could expose sensitive personal and financial data from at least 11 million customers

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Cyber Elite enlists IBM to beef up CSOC

Cyber Elite, a Bangkok-based cybersecurity service provider, is enlisting the tech power of American IT giant IBM in strengthening the capability of its Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) as it aims to become one of the key CSOC players in Asean within five years.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9, 2022

Wall Street Sees Upside in This Cybersecurity Stock — Is It a Buy Now?

The cybersecurity industry has gained massive attention with the rapid digitalization since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the tech sell-off on interest rate concerns has led to cybersecurity stocks losing momentum lately, Wall Street analysts see a decent upside for Fortinet (FTNT) in the near term. So, is…

StockNews.com · Aug 9, 2022

The true meaning of being safe on the internet

When we talk about cybersecurity, we usually think of commercial antivirus software, ransomware attacks on large corporations or leaks of politically scandalous emails. But little is said about public security in the digital realm, and that is a big problem when we increasingly depend on information and communication technologies (ICTs)…

Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022

US Firm: Likely Iranian Threat Actor in Albania Cyberattack

A cyberattack that temporarily shut down numerous Albanian government digital services and websites in mid-July was likely the work of pro-Iranian hackers seeking to disrupt an Iranian opposition group's conference in Albania, a leading US cybersecurity firm said Thursday. In a report, Mandiant expressed “moderate confidence” the attackers were acting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Spyware sales 'explosion' powers attacks

The number of remote access Trojan products has increased tenfold, and authorities face a mammoth task tracking down the criminals behind them.

AAP · Aug 4, 2022

Taiwan urges its firms to boost cybersecurity as attacks jump amid China tensions

Taiwan's government urged the island's companies on Thursday to enhance their cybersecurity in the coming days as authorities were seeing a record number of attacks on their websites amid escalating tensions with China.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

2 Cybersecurity Stocks You'll Want to Buy and Hold Forever

As businesses continue to digitize, growing cyberattacks and data breaches should keep driving the demand for cybersecurity solutions. Although the rising interest rate environment is curbing the tech industry's growth, fundamentally sound cybersecurity stocks Radware (RDWR) and NortonLifeLock (NLOK) are well-positioned to gain significantly in the long run. Read more….

StockNews.com · Aug 2, 2022

Attacks on Taiwan websites likely work of Chinese 'hacktivists' - researchers

Digital attacks against Taiwanese government websites ahead of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Tapei on Tuesday were likely launched by Chinese activist hackers rather than the Chinese government, a cybersecurity research organisation said.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

Cybercrime is evolving — here's how a cybersecurity expert recommends you keep safe

Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland says cyber threats come from organised operations that are "incredibly well-resourced" but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

ABC News · Jul 31, 2022