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RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
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RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.
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Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.
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Xsolla unveils Buy Button to help developers bypass app store fees
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payment technologies
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ios
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apple
Xsolla launches Buy Button, enabling mobile game developers to bypass Apple’s 30% fees by using direct payment links after a US court ruling.
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Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
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ransomware
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cloud security
Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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encryption
Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
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Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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google
Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.
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Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.
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Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
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defi
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social media
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digital wallets
Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.
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Crypto job scams in Australia cost victims USD $9.3 billion
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online safety
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online fraud
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cybercrime
An Infoblox investigation exposes how recruitment scams on Telegram target Australians with fake jobs, demanding crypto payments to continue employment.
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Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
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Skechers launches Luna, an AI stylist, at Singapore store
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martech
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retailtech
Skechers launches Luna, an AI retail assistant, at its new Punggol Coast Mall store in Singapore, offering personalised style advice via kiosk and Telegram.
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Travelgoogoo launches global eSIM with year-round messaging
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Singapore's Travelgoogoo launches Travelgoogoo365, offering a £14 annual global eSIM membership with unlimited messaging across 123 destinations worldwide.
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Revolut report highlights surge in Telegram, WhatsApp scams
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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email security
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Revolut's latest report reveals Meta platforms are the primary source of scams affecting consumers, with reported cases rising significantly in Australia and globally.
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Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
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Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
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Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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malware
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blockchain
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phishing
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
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Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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.
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Singapore records second-lowest web threat levels in SE Asia
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Singapore has reported a significant drop in web threats, marking a 24.7% reduction since 2021, as the country enhances its cybersecurity measures.
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Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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malware
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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malware
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edr
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cybersecurity
CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.