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Read more: Singapore Cyberattacks Surge 22% as Global Threat Activity DipsSingapore 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.
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Read more: New RAT malware steals data — then taunts its victimsCybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered an active malicious campaign distributing a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) that combines extensive data theft capabilities with an unusual “prankware” feature designed to psychologically taunt its victims. Dubbed CrystalX RAT, the malware is being sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) and actively promoted on YouTube…
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Read more: Singapore launches cyber wargame training for company boardsThe Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) and cybersecurity firm Ensign InfoSecurity have jointly launched a cyber incident management simulation programme designed specifically for company boards, with a target to train 3,500 directors across the Asia-Pacific region by 2030. Dubbed “Simulation-in-a-box”, the programme places entire boards through a 90-minute ransomware wargaming…
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Read more: Most Firms Can’t Survive Three Days of Data Downtime, Veeam FindsA new global survey by Veeam has found that organisations worldwide are more exposed to data loss and outages than their leadership teams acknowledge, with a majority unable to survive prolonged disruptions and most boards yet to formally address AI-driven risks. Released on World Backup Day (31 March), the Veeam…
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Read more: NetApp strengthens ransomware defences with two new partnershipsNetApp has announced two new partnerships aimed at bolstering enterprise ransomware resilience, as organisations look to harden their cyber defences in AI-driven environments. Alliance with Commvault for data protection NetApp has formed a strategic alliance with Commvault to deliver an integrated enterprise data protection solution. The combined offering is designed…
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Read more: Luna in Rust: new ransomware group emerges using cross-platform programming languageKaspersky researchers have uncovered a new ransomware group that further underlines the trend of ransomware actors turning to cross-platform functionality. The group, dubbed Luna, employs the use of ransomware written in Rust, a programming language that has been previously used by BlackCat and Hive gangs, among others. It allows them…
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Read more: Sophos Rapid Response Details Top 10 Ways Ransomware Attackers Ramp up Pressure to PaySophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published an article, “The Top 10 Ways Ransomware Operators Ramp Up the Pressure to Pay,” detailing how ransomware attackers are implementing a wide range of ruthless pressure tactics to persuade victims to pay the ransom. The article is based on evidence and…
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Read more: Akamai to Acquire Guardicore to Extend Its Zero Trust Solutions to Help Stop Ransomware
Akamai Technologies, Inc., the world’s most trusted solution to power and protect digital experiences, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tel Aviv, Israel-based Guardicore. By adding Guardicore’s micro-segmentation solution into Akamai’s extensive Zero Trust security portfolio, Akamai will be uniquely suited to provide comprehensive protections to…
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Read more: Rubrik Announces Strategic Agreement with Microsoft to Mitigate Ransomware Threats and Tightly Integrate Cloud ServicesRubrik, the Zero Trust Data Management Company™️, has announced a strategic agreement with Microsoft that includes a Microsoft equity investment in Rubrik to drive go to market activities and co-engineering projects to deliver integrated Zero Trust data protection solutions built on Microsoft Azure. This work will address rising customer needs…
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Read more: The Evolution of Ransomware in 2021By: Andy Ng, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia South and Pacific Region, Veritas Technologies The ransomware attack on global meat processing company, JBS, has given us yet another glimpse into the pernicious world of ransomware where cybercriminals eye an easy payday by going after big organisations in the supply…
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