Phishing Surge in APAC: Manufacturing
In the first quarter of 2025, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region witnessed a significant escalation in phishing attacks, particularly targeting the manufacturing sector. Phishing has emerged as the primary vector for initial access, accounting for 50% of all incidents, a substantial increase from less than 10% in the previous quarter. These attacks often involve sophisticated social […]
Power Parasites: Phishing Threats
Since early 2024 a sophisticated phishing operation known as Power Parasites has impersonated major energy companies and blue-chip brands to trick victims into investment and job-application scams. Attackers have spun up over 150 look-alike domains spoofing names such as Siemens Energy, Schneider Electric, EDF, Repsol, and Suncor. By tailoring content for regions from South Asia […]
Banking’s Cyber Risk & Protection
Traditional armed robbery against banks has all but vanished, but a new threat has emerged: cyber attackers probing financial systems with code in place of crowbars. As Wema Bank marks eighty years of service, leadership warns that the next decade will be won or lost in cyberspace. Financial institutions must shift resources from physical security […]
APAC Faces Surge in System Intrusions
Asia Pacific businesses face a rapid spread of system intrusion attacks that mirror the aggressive growth of kudzu overrunning landscapes. According to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, 83 percent of breaches in APAC stem from external hackers breaking into systems -up 38 percent year-on-year -while nearly one-third involve compromised third-party partners. This article examines […]
Lessons from MTN Data Breach
Telecom giant MTN Group has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that exposed personal information for a subset of its customers. While core networks, billing platforms and financial systems remain secure, this incident underscores the growing risks facing large service providers and their subscribers. In this article we examine what happened, how customers can protect themselves, and […]
Reinforcing ATM Security
A surge of sophisticated attacks on ATM networks exploiting Remote Management Software (RMS) vulnerabilities has exposed cash machines to unauthorized takeover and fund diversion. Immediate action -software updates, strong credentials, hardened network configurations, and encrypted communications -is critical to safeguard the ATM ecosystem. The Rising Threat to ATM Infrastructure Since September 2024, multiple ATM operators […]
The Fake Portal Trap
As our world grows more digital, cybercriminals continue to find new ways to exploit our habits. A concerning trend uncovered by the FBI reveals that cybercriminals are now impersonating employee self-service websites and government portals through fraudulent advertisements on search engines. These fake sites are expertly designed to mimic legitimate ones, luring victims into entering […]
Digital Threats to America
Ransomware is no longer a distant concern- it is a national crisis. As 2024 saw a 9 percent increase in ransomware complaints, with cybercriminals zeroing in on critical sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, finance, government, and IT, it has become clear that the backbone of America’s economy and public well-being is under siege. The FBI reports […]
Cyberattack on Abilene
In late April 2025 the City of Abilene, Texas temporarily suspended its obligations under the Texas Public Information Act after a disruptive cyberattack. By invoking Government Code Section 552.2325, city leaders bought themselves a week -April 22–28 -to contain the incident, restore systems, and ensure the integrity of public records before resuming normal disclosure duties. […]
Cyber Hits Retail Sector
In April 2025, British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) experienced a significant cyber incident that disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services across its stores. While the company’s website and app remained operational, the in-store disruptions highlighted the vulnerabilities in retail cybersecurity infrastructure. M&S promptly reported the incident to the National Cyber Security Centre and […]