Image: Supplied Huawei hosted a successful media briefing earlier this week at GISEC GLOBAL, the Middle East’s largest cybersecurity event. Under the theme “Establishing a Unified Cybersecurity Foundation to Safeguard the Expanding Digital and Intelligent Landscape,” the discussion addressed the critical cybersecurity challenges of our rapidly evolving digital era. The session brought together media representatives...Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the cyber threat landscape by lowering the entry barriers for cybercriminals. AI’s potential to facilitate highly sophisticated malware attacks is still in its infancy. However, its role in enhancing social engineering tactics, such as phishing and deepfake technology, is becoming increasingly evident. These tools expand the pool of less...Read More
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Market ➤ Global Virtual Private Network (VPN) Market to Surpass $149 Billion by 2030, Driven by Remote Work and Cybersecurity Concerns The global Virtual Private Network (VPN) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, projected to expand from USD 48.70 billion in 2023 to nearly USD 149.72 billion by 2030, registering a robust...Read More
In a significant evolution of their attack capabilities, the Agenda ransomware group has recently incorporated SmokeLoader malware and a new .NET-based loader dubbed NETXLOADER into their arsenal. This development, observed in campaigns initiated during November 2024, marks a substantial upgrade in the threat actor’s technical sophistication and ability to evade detection mechanisms while maximizing the...Read More
Microsoft’s Elite Cybersecurity Unit: The Secret Guardians of Digital Frontiers In the shadowy realm of cybersecurity, a secretive team of digital detectives at Microsoft has been quietly waging war against some of the world’s most sophisticated hackers. Known as the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center, or MSTIC (pronounced “mystic”), this elite unit has emerged as a...Read More
Cybercrime in Nepal has exploded over the past five years, with complaints rising more than sixfold. In the fiscal year 2019-20, the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau recorded just over 2,300 complaints. By 2024, that figure soared to 19,730. The spike reflects both the growing digital footprint of Nepalis and the expanding tactics of online criminals....Read More
Note on the update: The text has been revised to reflect the updated timeline for the UN General Assembly’s consideration of the convention, which is now expected at the end of this year. The update also emphasizes that states should reject the convention. Additionally, a new section outlines the risks associated with broad evidence-sharing, particularly...Read More
In a recent cybersecurity incident, a significant data breach at a human resources firm has exposed the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Americans, increasing their vulnerability to identity theft and fraud. What Happened: Maryland-based firm Kelly Benefits revealed a major data breach impacting 413,032 individuals in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General. The company’s internal...Read More
Cybercrime in the last century has increased in sophistication and become much more widespread, requiring immediate and cooperative international responses. These attacks threaten national security, economic stability, and public safety; thus, it is a critical issue for global stability and no longer limited to a digital realm. An encompassing framework is needed to address both...Read More
The Interlock ransomware gang now uses ClickFix attacks that impersonate IT tools to breach corporate networks and deploy file-encrypting malware on devices. ClickFix is a social engineering tactic where victims are tricked into executing dangerous PowerShell commands on their systems to supposedly fix an error or verify themselves, resulting in the installation of malware. Though this...Read More
