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Cybercrime Crackdown in Southeast Asia: Thousands Netted but Networks Remain Intact Introduction The Chinese authorities have recently conducted a crackdown on cyber scams in Southeast Asia, resulting in the apprehension of thousands of individuals involved in these criminal activities. However, despite these efforts, the underlying criminal networks responsible for these scams have remained intact. This…
Cyberwarfare APT Gelsemium Targets Southeast Asian Government Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has revealed that a stealthy advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Gelsemium has been targeting a government entity in Southeast Asia. The attacks, which spanned over a six-month period in late 2022 and into 2023, involved the deployment of web shells, backdoors, a…
New York Times Report: Mac Security Survey 2023 Introduction In recent years, concerns about cybersecurity have continued to grow, with individuals and organizations alike becoming more conscious of the importance of protecting personal and sensitive information. As technology advances, new threats emerge and online behavior becomes increasingly crucial. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the…
A Disturbing Trend: Online Scams and Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia Billions of Dollars at Stake A recently released report by the United Nations has shed light on the alarming issue of online scam operations in Southeast Asia. According to the report, these illegal activities generate billions of dollars in profits by exploiting hundreds of…
Cybercrime: UN Warns Hundreds of Thousands in Southeast Asia Roped Into Online Scams The Scope of the Problem A new report from the United Nations (UN) highlights the alarming rise of cybercrime scams in Southeast Asia, where criminal gangs have forced hundreds of thousands of people into participating in unlawful online scam operations. These scams…
Cybercrime: UN Warns Hundreds of Thousands in Southeast Asia Roped Into Online Scams The Scope of the Issue A new report from the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights reveals the troubling extent of cybercrime scams in Southeast Asia. Criminal gangs have forced hundreds of thousands of people into participating in unlawful…
UN Warns of Widespread Online Scams in Southeast Asia The Issue at Hand The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has released a report highlighting the alarming rise of online scam operations in Southeast Asia. Criminal gangs are exploiting hundreds of thousands of vulnerable individuals, forcing them into carrying out unlawful…
Cybersecurity California Prosecutor Erin West on the Massive Wealth Transfer to Southeast Asia from a Crypto Scam called ‘Pig Butchering’ The Scope of the Pig Butchering Problem Pig butchering has emerged as a widespread online scam that costs victims billions of dollars annually. California prosecutor Erin West has dedicated herself to fighting back against these…
Dark Pink: Southeast Asian Hacking Group Expands Operations A group called “Dark Pink” has been identified as an “entirely new [advanced persistent threat] group”. According to Group-IB, a cybersecurity firm, Dark Pink targets a range of organizations across nine countries, including military bodies, government ministries, and an educational institution. The group is likely based in…
# Internet Security: Southeast Asian Casinos Fall Victim to “ChattyGoblin” Chatbot Attack Campaign A new threat campaign known as “ChattyGoblin” has been found targeting Southeast Asian gambling operations through the use of chatbots. According to researchers at ESET, a cybersecurity company, the campaign began in October 2021, targeting customer support agents with chatbots. ESET traced…