Sophos Uncovers Fleeceware Scam Targeting Users with Fake ChatGPT Apps
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has revealed the presence of fleeceware apps masquerading as ChatGPT-based chatbots. These deceptive apps, discovered on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, exploit users by overcharging for minimal functionality. In a comprehensive report titled “FleeceGPT Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in Cash,” Sophos X-Ops highlights the prevalence of these apps and the tactics...
Unveiling the GoldenJackal APT Group: An In-Depth Analysis by Kaspersky
Kaspersky, a leading cybersecurity company, recently uncovered a new and elusive Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group named GoldenJackal. Operating since 2019, this previously unknown group has primarily focused on targeting government and diplomatic entities in the Middle East and South Asia. Through their extensive investigation, Kaspersky has shed light on GoldenJackal’s capabilities, techniques, and motivations, revealing...
Kaspersky Uncovers Fleckpe Trojan Targeting Google Play Users, Subscribing Them to Paid Services
Kaspersky, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has recently revealed the presence of a new Trojan family named Fleckpe, specifically designed to target users of the Google Play platform. This subscription Trojan spreads through seemingly harmless photo editors and wallpaper apps, deceiving unsuspecting users into subscribing to paid services without their knowledge. Since its detection in 2022, Fleckpe has infected over 620,000 devices...
Synopsys Recognized as a Leader in Application Security Testing for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Synopsys, Inc. has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the “Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing” for the seventh consecutive year. They also received the highest scores in all five use cases in the 2023 Critical Capabilities for Application Security Testing. Synopsys emphasizes the importance of integrating and automating application security testing (AST) to mitigate risks in modern applications and...
Preventing SOC Burnout: Strategies to Streamline Security Operations
Feeling drained by repetitive tasks, lacking focus at work, or developing a negative outlook towards your job? These are telltale signs of burnout, a common experience in the workplace. In fact, burnout has become so prevalent that the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized it as an occupational phenomenon. While burnout can affect anyone, it poses a particular risk for professionals in information security, especially those...
Labuan Financial Services Authority Responds Swiftly to Cybersecurity Breach
Labuan Financial Services Authority (FSA) recently encountered a cybersecurity breach that impacted its online systems. In an official statement released on Thursday (May 18), Labuan FSA assured the public that immediate action was taken to secure the systems and prevent unauthorized access. The relevant authorities have also been notified about the incident. Labuan FSA has engaged the services of renowned international cybersecurity...
Kaspersky: Local Threats Targeting Southeast Asian Businesses Show Steady Decline, But Vigilance is Still Essential
New data from Kaspersky, a leading global cybersecurity company, highlights a decrease in local threats targeting businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) compared to previous years. In 2021, Kaspersky’s business solutions successfully blocked a total of 49,042,966 local threats from infecting companies in the region. Among the countries experiencing a higher prevalence of these attacks were Indonesia with 19,614,418 incidents,...
Decline in Ransomware Attacks in APJ Region, but High Costs and Risks Persist: Sophos Report
The recently published “State of Ransomware 2023” report by Sophos provides valuable insights into the current ransomware landscape in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. According to the report, the rate of ransomware attacks in APJ decreased slightly in 2022, with 68% of surveyed organizations reporting being victims of ransomware, down from 72% the previous year. Additionally, adversaries successfully encrypted...
VMware Strengthens Cloud Sovereignty Partnerships to Address Data Protection Challenges
As businesses in Southeast Asia face increasing complexities in data protection and privacy regulations while aiming for scalable growth, they are turning to cloud sovereignty as a strategic solution. Recognizing this demand, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) has recently onboarded 19 new partners in the APJ region, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. This expansion allows VMware to offer cloud sovereign capabilities to its...
Sophos’ Active Adversary Report: Insights on Changing Cyberattack Behaviors in 2022
Sophos, a leading provider of cybersecurity as a service, has released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders. The report is an in-depth analysis of the changing behaviors and attack techniques that cyber adversaries used in 2022, based on more than 150 Sophos Incident Response (IR) cases from around the world. The report reveals that unpatched vulnerabilities and compromised credentials were the most common root causes of...
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