The Ultimate Guide to Malware
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Malware.
What to know about Malware
Malware represents a broad category of malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt computer systems and networks. From ransomware that locks users out of their data to spyware that quietly steals information, malware continues to evolve in sophistication and reach. Our recent stories cover a wide range of malware threats impacting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, illustrating the diverse strategies cybercriminals use to exploit vulnerabilities.
Delving into these stories provides readers with insights into how malware campaigns operate, the latest trends in attack vectors, and expert advice on defense mechanisms. Understanding malware not only alerts individuals and organisations to potential risks but also guides them in strengthening their digital security posture. Stay informed about the ever-changing malware landscape to better safeguard your data and systems from emerging cyber threats.
Asian Malware News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Google & Singapore launch anti-scam AI initiatives
Singaporean Android users may soon get real-time warnings as Google DeepMind and GovTech test on-device AI to spot scams without reading chats.
Bitdefender report flags AI blind spots in Singapore
More than half of Singapore respondents lacked full visibility of employee AI use, heightening fears over shadow tools, data leaks and breaches.
Singapore cyberattacks rise 22% as global attacks fall
Singapore’s digital economy faces rising pressure as attacks climbed 22% in March, far outpacing a 5% global decline.
Vietnam fake account farms fuel global cybercrime wave
Vietnam-based fake account farms are fuelling a growing global cybercrime market, flogging cheap logins, bot tools and disposable email tricks.
Phantom Taurus: new Chinese group targets governments in Asia & Africa
Phantom Taurus, a new Chinese state-backed group, targets governments and telecoms in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia with advanced espionage tools and tactics.
Malaysia sees rise in ransomware as firms urged to shift culture
Ransomware attacks in Malaysia surged 78% in 2024, prompting firms to shift from compliance to a proactive cybersecurity culture to combat evolving threats.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Malware
Financial services breach risk rises as AI adoption surges
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Featured News
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
Expert Columns
Why AI-Written Phishing Is Outpacing the Native Filters Built to Stop It
SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame
Minimum viable company: Recover faster when systems go dark
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Your Immune System Doesn't Wait. Neither Should Your Security
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard
The Death of the Firewall
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Malware News
Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups
The new add-ons aim to help businesses avoid restoring infected files after cyberattacks, as Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for ransomware.
Australia targeted in massive phishing network takedown
Financial, healthcare and public-sector organisations face less immediate pressure after a disruption effort hit a phishing network sending more than 1 billion malicious messages.
Identity-led intrusions drive cyber extortion tactics
Attackers are exploiting trusted identities and collaboration tools to steal data and extort victims, leaving defenders with only brief windows to react.
Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says
Data recovery teams face a tougher test as new ransomware often corrupts files without full encryption, Index Engines said.
Check Point warns of 48% rise in cyber attacks worldwide
Sensitive data exposure through workplace AI is compounding a 48% annual rise in attacks, with organisations hit by 2,803 per week in September.
Tanium relaunches Security Operations to counter AI attacks
The update aims to help security teams spot and stop AI-driven intrusions that use stolen credentials and trusted tools rather than malware.
Tanium relaunches security platform to counter AI attacks
The update aims to help security teams spot intrusions that use stolen logins and normal admin tools, which can evade signature-based defences.
Cycode launches workstation protection for developers
Malicious packages can now be blocked before they reach developers' machines, as supply chain attacks shift into AI-assisted coding workflows.
Rapid7 launches intelligence platform to outpace hackers
The new system aims to help security teams spot attacks sooner as AI-driven exploitation narrows the window between flaw disclosure and abuse.
Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links
Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.
Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users
Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.
HP warns of AI lures & QR phishing targeting crypto
Fake AI trading tools and QR code lures are helping hackers steal crypto logins and dodge desktop security controls.
AI security incidents expose new criminal tradeoffs
Criminals are increasingly using AI for ransomware and credential theft, while flaws in test models are exposing production systems and data.
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
CrowdStrike links PhantomRaven malware to bug bounty hunter
The stealer's use of typosquatted npm packages has raised fears that bug bounty channels are being abused to monetise stolen developer data.
Check Point warns of rising cyber attacks & AI risk
Organisations faced 2,422 cyber attacks a week in August as ransomware and phishing intensified, while AI use created fresh data exposure risks.
Check Point warns of rising attacks & AI data leak risk
Rising phishing, ransomware and AI misuse are leaving organisations exposed, with weekly attacks up 22% from a year earlier.
Google warns of AI-powered cyberattacks in live ops
Defenders now have minutes, not hours, as attackers use agentic AI to automate credential theft, scanning and extortion across live operations.
Google warns cyber attackers are moving to agentic AI
Attackers are compressing intrusions into hours, leaving defenders less time to spot and stop credential-harvesting campaigns.
Immutable backup gap leaves firms exposed to ransomware
Ransomware recovery is worsening as most organisations lack backup storage that cannot be altered or deleted, Omdia says.