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US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
Unified Communications

US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
New cloud hacktool Xeon Sender exploits APIs for spam SMS
Application Programming Interface

New cloud hacktool Xeon Sender exploits APIs for spam SMS

Researchers at SentinelLabs have unveiled Xeon Sender, a new cloud hack tool exploiting legitimate APIs to launch bulk SMS spam attacks against service providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
Crypto

Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks

Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media
Social Media

CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media

CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
Application Performance Monitoring

Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns

Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Malware

CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports
Platform-as-a-Service

Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports

As Telegram's cryptocurrency, Toncoin, gains popularity, Kaspersky researchers warn of a scam exploiting users through false 'earning programs', causing irreversible losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment
Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific
DevOps

'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific

'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Silobreaker teams up with DarkOwl for advanced darknet threat intelligence
Data Analytics

Silobreaker teams up with DarkOwl for advanced darknet threat intelligence

Silobreaker partners with DarkOwl to advance data partnership programme, boosting risk reprisal with enhanced deep and dark web monitoring and swift response to exposed credentials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Kaspersky uncovers malicious WhatsApp mod spreading via Telegram
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers malicious WhatsApp mod spreading via Telegram

Kaspersky reveals a dangerous WhatsApp mod, dispersed via Telegram, that secretly installs malware impacting over 340,000 users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Indian teachers co-design AI tool with Microsoft for enhanced learning
AI Agents

Indian teachers co-design AI tool with Microsoft for enhanced learning

Indian teachers collaborate with Microsoft Research on an AI tool, Shiksha copilot, to improve educational content.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
ESET uncovers trojanized Signal and Telegram apps in Google Play
EduTech

ESET uncovers trojanized Signal and Telegram apps in Google Play

Chinese APT group GREF are responsible for two Android campaigns targeting users of Telegram and Signal, creating fake apps to conduct espionage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Crypto

Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds

Rhreat actors are going after victims' cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
What is Telegram's and what are the key reasons to use it?
Social Media

What is Telegram's and what are the key reasons to use it?

Telegram, the popular instant messaging app known for its privacy features, has gained popularity for personal and professional communication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Crypto

Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight

Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

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‘No jab no job’ brings out riot police – shuts down construction
Power / Energy

‘No jab no job’ brings out riot police – shuts down construction

Victorian builders now face a two-week work halt after a vaccine protest turned violent and police made arrests in Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021