Identity theft: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping
SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social media account. In…
Category: Cybersecurity
Paris Olympics should brace for cyberattacks from Russia, experts say
The attackers' primary goal will be to breach the organisers' networks to encrypt data to disrupt the event, the experts…
The CEO of Wiz, reportedly exploring a US$23bil acquisition with Alphabet, says cybersecurity consolidation is ‘truly in its infancy’
The chief executive of cloud security company Wiz, which is reportedly in advanced acquisition talks with Google-parent Alphabet, weighed in…
Hacker says US telco paid about US$400,000 to erase sensitive data
The alleged payment is relatively low when compared to ransom demands – and payments – for other recent high-profile data…
iPhone owners warned by manufacturer Apple of spyware attacks
Owners of iPhones in dozens of countries have been warned of mercenary spyware attacks by manufacturer Apple Inc.
UK hospital hack leaves kidney patients at higher risk of heart failure
Regular blood tests are critical for 46-year-old Londoner Amit Sanchadev, who relies on dialysis to keep him alive after his…
Indonesia’s biggest cyberattack prompts resignation, audit
An official of Indonesia’s information technology ministry resigned as the government continues an audit of its data centers in the…
On TikTok, fake PDRM recruitment ads go viral despite police disclaimer
PDRM said the fake recruitment ads have been disseminated by irresponsible parties.