The Ultimate Guide to Malware

2026 · Asian Edition

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
Analyst Insights
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Malware · Firewalls
Last week
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Last month
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Last month
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Canalys · Malware · Firewalls
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
SquareX warns browser flaws now key threat to firms
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Expert columns
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
This month
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
By Tiju Cherian of SonicWall
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
By Vakaris Noreika of NordStellar
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
By Nicolas Montauban of Codific
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The upsurge and threats of self-reproducing AI
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall Inc.
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
BatShade: Vietnamese threat actor expands its digital operations
By Aditya K Sood of Aryaka’s Threat Research Lab
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall Inc.
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings
By Christopher Boyd of Rapid7
Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Interviews
Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery
Discussing Cloud Services
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Discussing Ransomware
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Discussing Distributed Denial of Service
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Recent news
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
About Software Updates
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
About Small Business
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
About Education, Learning & Training
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore
About Identity Theft
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024
About Digitalisation
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Akamai releases Defenders' Guide 2025 for APJ region
About Virtualisation
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia
About Cloud Services
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Kaspersky reports 24 million on-device threats in SE Asia
About Data Protection
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime
About Ransomware
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security
About Apps
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns
About Cloud Services
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Ministry, Indosat, Mastercard Launch Cybersecurity Online Academy
About Education, Learning & Training
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Indonesia's Kominfo teams with Indosat & Mastercard for academy
About Education, Learning & Training
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report
About Firewalls
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection
About Data Protection
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
SquareX exposes SWG flaws at DEF CON, urges browser security
About Browsers
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Why the answer to AI threats is not more AI
About Opinion
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
About Bring Your Own Device
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed
About Firewalls
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Southeast Asia sees 43m local cyber threats to businesses in 2023
About Cyber Threat
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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