![Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692271375_cyberthreatshacke.jpg)
Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara
The Lockbit cybercrime group is notorious for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![No need to panic about increase in cyber attacks - Teo No need to panic about increase in cyber attacks - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711952884_TeoNieChingjpg.jpg)
No need to panic about increase in cyber attacks - Teo
The Cyber Security Bill aims to defend critical infrastructure, including data centres, hospitals, banking and communication systems.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Proliferation of AI-driven attacks anticipated in 2024 Proliferation of AI-driven attacks anticipated in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702646926_cyberthreatshacke.jpg)
Proliferation of AI-driven attacks anticipated in 2024
Trend Micro urges industry-led regulation and innovative defense strategies.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702030602_menaraperkeso.jpg)
Website hacked : Socso assures uninterrupted service to contributors, employers
Socso said that the crisis management plan was also activated on the day the attack was made.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Chinese hackers breach US ambassador's emails - WSJ Chinese hackers breach US ambassador's emails - WSJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654122563_Microsoftlogo.jpg)
Chinese hackers breach US ambassador's emails - WSJ
China firmly opposes and combats cyber attacks and cyber theft in all forms. This position is consistent and clear, Liu Pengyu said.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![US warns China could hack infrastructure, including pipelines, rail systems US warns China could hack infrastructure, including pipelines, rail systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684834419_FLAGS.jpg)
US warns China could hack infrastructure, including pipelines, rail systems
A multi-nation alert issued revealed the Chinese cyber-espionage campaign had been aimed at military and government targets in the US.
Fri May 26 2023
![Malaysia records 84 mln cyber attacks per day in 4Q 2022 - Fortinet Malaysia records 84 mln cyber attacks per day in 4Q 2022 - Fortinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662136469_CyberAttack.jpg)
Malaysia records 84 mln cyber attacks per day in 4Q 2022 - Fortinet
Peerapong Jongvibool said that the attacks included viruses, botnets, and exploits detected.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Singtel's second unit faces cyber attack weeks after Optus data breach Singtel's second unit faces cyber attack weeks after Optus data breach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665374965_singtel.jpg)
Singtel's second unit faces cyber attack weeks after Optus data breach
Singtel said the attack on Dialog, an Australia-based information technology services consulting firm, was first detected on Sept. 10.
Mon Oct 10 2022
![6 steps to validate cyber incident response plans in times of conflict 6 steps to validate cyber incident response plans in times of conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626083791_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
6 steps to validate cyber incident response plans in times of conflict
Here are key things to consider when evaluating cyber incident response capabilities.
Sat Jun 25 2022
![Malaysia experienced 57.8 million virus cyber attacks in Q1 - Fortinet Malaysia experienced 57.8 million virus cyber attacks in Q1 - Fortinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626083791_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
Malaysia experienced 57.8 million virus cyber attacks in Q1 - Fortinet
Jonas Walker said the number of botnet detection in the country stood at 57.2 million, representing 1.19 pct of global threats.
Tue Jun 07 2022
![Leaked data sold in the dark web? Leaked data sold in the dark web?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61448877203_InternetAttack.jpg)
Leaked data sold in the dark web?
What would happen if a cyber-attack takes over the electronic voting system or the government IT network?
Sun May 22 2022
![Ukraine hit by cyber attack as US questions Russian troop pullback Ukraine hit by cyber attack as US questions Russian troop pullback](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644980214_russia.jpg)
Ukraine hit by cyber attack as US questions Russian troop pullback
Kyiv appeared to blame Russia for a cyber attack on Tuesday.
Wed Feb 16 2022
![From cyber attacks to bomb shelters, boxer-turned-mayor Klitschko readies Kyiv's defences From cyber attacks to bomb shelters, boxer-turned-mayor Klitschko readies Kyiv's defences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644460187_UKRAINE.jpg)
From cyber attacks to bomb shelters, boxer-turned-mayor Klitschko readies Kyiv's defences
Klitschko is now readying its defences, inspecting Soviet era bomb shelters and encouraging citizens to become reservists.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![European, US regulators tell banks to prepare for Russian cyberattack threat European, US regulators tell banks to prepare for Russian cyberattack threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644374964_ecb.jpg)
European, US regulators tell banks to prepare for Russian cyberattack threat
The European Central Bank is preparing banks for a possible Russian-sponsored cyber attack as tensions with Ukraine mount.
Wed Feb 09 2022
![Canada's foreign ministry hacked, services hit Canada's foreign ministry hacked, services hit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626083791_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
Canada's foreign ministry hacked, services hit
Some services are still down, officials said without disclosing who Ottawa thought was responsible.
Tue Jan 25 2022