ransomware
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Singapore’s AI Readiness Outpaces Its Data Security
Synology survey: 71.3% of Singapore firms cite data security as an AI barrier, as the company launches new storage and backup products to close the gap. Continue reading
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Kaspersky Uncovers Encryptionless Ransomware Tactic ‘Payload’
Kaspersky has uncovered a new ransomware tactic called Payload that locks up corporate networks and extorts victims without encrypting any files. Continue reading
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Ransomware Attacks on SEA Industrial Systems Rise 50%
Ransomware attacks on Southeast Asia’s industrial control systems rose 50% in Q2 2026, per Kaspersky’s latest ICS CERT threat report. Continue reading
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Identity Attacks Drive 85% of Education Ransomware Hits
Sophos finds identity-based techniques drove 85% of ransomware attacks on education institutions in 2026, with recovery costs averaging US$2.26 million. Continue reading
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Frontier AI Slashes Cost of Cyberattacks, Ensign Warns
Ensign InfoSecurity’s 2026 report finds frontier AI models can now execute most stages of a cyberattack chain, as ransomware and data theft surge across Asia Pacific. Continue reading
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Ransomware Attacks Surge 87% as APAC Threats Climb
Check Point Research’s July 2026 threat intelligence shows global cyber attacks up 16% year on year to 2,336 per organisation weekly, ransomware surging 87%, and APAC among the most attacked regions as GenAI exposure becomes a daily business risk. Continue reading
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79% of Ransomware Attacks Start With Compromised Identities
Sophos’ State of Ransomware 2026 report finds identity has overtaken vulnerabilities as the top ransomware access vector, with Singapore at 67%. Continue reading
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Ransomware Attacks on SEA SMBs Rise in Q1 2026
Kaspersky data shows ransomware targeting SMBs in Southeast Asia rose to 3.51% in Q1 2026, with Singapore also logging a modest increase. Continue reading
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73% of APJ Firms Hit by Identity Breaches as AI Inflates NHI Risk
73% of APJ organisations suffered identity breaches in the past year, Sophos research finds, with ransomware and agentic AI compounding non-human identity risks. Continue reading
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Singapore Cyberattacks Surge 22% as Global Threat Activity Dips
Singapore organisations faced a 22% surge in cyberattacks in March 2026, bucking a global decline, as Check Point Research flags rising GenAI data leakage risks and persistent ransomware activity. Continue reading
