Kaspersky Discovers Large-Scale Crypto Theft Campaign through Tor Browser Malware
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered an ongoing cryptocurrency theft campaign that has affected over 15,000 users across 52 countries. The malware disguises itself as Tor Browser and operates by replacing a part of the clipboard contents with the cybercriminal’s wallet address whenever it detects a cryptocurrency wallet address in the clipboard. Cybercriminals have been able to steal approximately US$400,000 using this technique...
Brand New WhatsApp App for Windows Users
WhatsApp has announced a new desktop app for Windows, catering to the growing demand for multi-device messaging experiences. The new app is designed to offer users faster loading times and a user-friendly interface that is familiar to both WhatsApp and Windows users. The app supports group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people, with plans to increase these limits in the future. Additionally, the app...
SIBS 2023 Targets 50k Visitors in Potential to Generate RM1.5B Sales
The Selangor International Business Summit, themed “Selangor, Gateway to Asean”, will be held from Oct 19 to 22, 2023, and targets RM1.5 billion of potential negotiated sales with 50,000 visitors and participation of 1,050 booths. The summit will feature six concurrent main events comprising Selangor International Expo (F&B), Selangor International Expo (Medic), Selangor Industrial Park Expo, Selangor Asean Business Conference,...
Group-IB’s Fraud Protection Named Most Comprehensive Anti-Fraud Solution by Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, an international research and consulting firm, has recognized Group-IB’s Fraud Protection platform as the most comprehensive anti-fraud solution currently available on the market. In Frost & Sullivan’s Global Fraud Detection & Prevention (FDP) Market Study, Group-IB’s Fraud Protection stood out from the other eight vendors and products surveyed by containing all seven key functionalities...
Beware of Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks: The Evolution of Phishing Scams 3.0
The proportion of email-delivered attacks has reached a record of 86% of all file-based in-the-wild attacks, compared to web-based attacks, according to the latest 2023 cyber security report. Cybercriminals are increasingly using various types of archive file formats to conceal malicious payloads. Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the most damaging and expensive types of phishing attacks in existence. While ransomware tends to...
Kaspersky Report Reveals Cybercriminals’ Reliance on Escrow Services on the Darknet
According to the latest research by Kaspersky, over 1 million messages were posted on the darknet between 2020 and 2022 mentioning escrow services. These intermediaries, who help to control the fulfillment of agreements and minimize the risk of cheating, partner with cybercriminals who want to buy or sell data, services, or form partnerships, earning between three to fifteen percent of the transaction. However, there is still a risk...
Intel Unveils the Latest Intel vPro Platform Powered by 13th Gen Intel Core Processors
Intel has unveiled the latest Intel vPro platform, which is powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core processors. The platform has been designed to cater to the evolving needs of businesses by providing the most comprehensive security, essential hardware for PC refreshes, and improved productivity for all employees. The commercial portfolio will offer over 170 notebooks, desktops, and entry workstations from popular partners such as ASUS,...
FreeYond Launched in Malaysia
FreeYond, a consumer tech company based in Shenzhen, has launched its brand and products in Malaysia at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. The company introduced eight new products at the launch event, including two smartphones, two smartwatches, and one True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headset. In addition, FreeYond also announced three upcoming smartphones that will be available in Malaysia soon. The launch event was attended by YB Fahmi Fadzil,...
WhatsApp Introduces New Tools for Managing Group Chats
Last year, WhatsApp launched Communities to help users better manage their group chats. Since then, they’ve been working on developing additional tools for admins and users to make groups more manageable and easier to navigate. WhatsApp is now rolling out a new tool that gives group admins more control over their group’s privacy. When an admin shares the group’s invite link or makes the group joinable in a community,...
Mastercard Introduces AI-Powered Cyber Shield to Strengthen Customer Security
Mastercard has announced a new AI-powered cybersecurity solution called “AI Cyber Shield,” which will help protect customers from potential cyber threats. The technology analyzes vast amounts of data in real-time to identify patterns and signals of potential attacks, such as malware and phishing attempts. It then uses this information to create a protective shield around the user’s device and prevent the attack from...