Phishing

Southeast Asia's Cyber Gangs Amass $37 Billion in 2023, UN Reports

3 months ago

The United Nations has delivered a grave warning about the escalating menace of cybercriminal activities in Southeast Asia, revealing that these digital perpetrators have successfully siphoned off a staggering $37 billion over the course of 2023. This striking revelation underscores the growing sophistication and boldness of cybercrime syndicates that inhabit and operate across this dynamic region.

US Charges Iranian Operatives in Alleged Hack of Trump Campaign

3 months ago

In a development marking the continued cyber threats against political entities, several Iranian operatives have been charged in the United States for their involvement with hacking activity targeting the re-election campaign of Donald Trump. The indictment, unsealed on Friday, places in the public view directed activity by Iranian activists to penetrate US political systems during the 2020 presidential election.

OpenAI's Official Account on X Compromised, Misleading Crypto Posts Sent

3 months ago

In a harrowing incident, the official account of OpenAI on the social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, was compromised to circulate fake postings related to cryptocurrency scams. The incident took place on September 23, 2024, and has raised several alarms pertaining to social media security and what can be expected from the outcomes of such hacks.