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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
Software-as-a-Service

Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
Malware

Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally

Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
Crypto

Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene

Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Crypto job scams in Australia cost victims USD $9.3 billion
Online Safety

Crypto job scams in Australia cost victims USD $9.3 billion

An Infoblox investigation exposes how recruitment scams on Telegram target Australians with fake jobs, demanding crypto payments to continue employment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report
Firewalls

Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report

A report from Barracuda Networks reveals that phishing-as-a-service attacks surged in early 2025, with over one million attempts blocked, primarily targeting Microsoft 365.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region

Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Malware

Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024

In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Malware

Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Malware

Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
Malware

Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium
Malware

Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium

Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool
EduTech

Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool

Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse
Malware

ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse

ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Skechers launches Luna, an AI stylist, at Singapore store
Customer Experience

Skechers launches Luna, an AI stylist, at Singapore store

Skechers launches Luna, an AI retail assistant, at its new Punggol Coast Mall store in Singapore, offering personalised style advice via kiosk and Telegram.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Travelgoogoo launches global eSIM with year-round messaging
Unified Communications

Travelgoogoo launches global eSIM with year-round messaging

Singapore's Travelgoogoo launches Travelgoogoo365, offering a £14 annual global eSIM membership with unlimited messaging across 123 destinations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia
Malware

Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia

Singapore has reported a significant drop in web threats, marking a 24.7% reduction since 2021, as the country enhances its cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025