On February 15, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced that its official X account, @coastguardph, had been hacked and compromised by unknown perpetrators. The incident, which lasted for about an hour, resulted in the deletion of all the posts and media on the account, and the disruption of the PCG’s communication and information dissemination to the public.  The incident …

The Philippines has turned to hackers for cybersecurity help as tensions with China rise over the disputed South China Sea. The Philippine government has hired hackers to test and improve its cyber defenses, and to conduct offensive cyber operations against its adversaries. The hackers, who are mostly former criminals or activists, have been recruited and trained by the Department of …

In a comprehensive survey conducted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, results indicate that an overwhelming 81% of European companies seek clearer definitions in China’s cybersecurity regulations concerning cross-border data transfers. The survey sheds light on concerns within the business community, aiming to navigate an increasingly complex data security landscape in the country. The poll, administered from …

Malaysia – Malaysia has one of the best-developed infrastructures in Southeast Asia. The country’s newly industrialized market economy is strong and diverse, with high-tech items accounting for a large portion of its exports. In the last several years, Malaysia has invested billions of dollars on technical gadgets, software, IT services, communication services, and data center systems, and it is positioned …

A recent incident involving a Singapore healthcare services provider has raised concerns about data security and privacy. The company, along with one of its vendors, was fined following the discovery of leaked data being offered for sale on the dark web. This incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the need for continued vigilance in protecting sensitive information …

The US government has recently experienced a significant cyberattack, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the growing threat of cyber warfare. The attack, which targeted multiple government agencies, underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and increased collaboration to safeguard national security and protect sensitive information. The cyberattack on the US government has been characterized as …

Malaysia – Following a sharp increase in online crimes recorded in Malaysia, cybersecurity remains one of the country’s top issues. The number of instances related with cyberbullying, fraud, intrusion, phishing, and email scams has almost doubled, as stated by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. According to him, roughly 13,000 cybercrime instances were recorded in 2019, totaling RM539 million in …

PETALING JAYA: A hacker activist group claiming to be Anonymous Malaysia, after lying dormant for almost six years, said it will soon launch attacks on Malaysian government websites. The attack is going to be a “wake-up call” the group said in a Facebook post, requesting more from the government to avoid data leaks. Hello, Malaysian.This is a wake-up call for …

TOKYO – Japan and India are now looking to expand cooperation with with ASEAN nations after their recent move to cooperate with each other in various tech and critical information infrastructure areas. In the Asean region, both country are particularly looking at the Indo-Pacific cybersecurity. The cybersecurity cooperation and collaboration activities between ASEAN and Japan was one of the major …