Cybersecurity firm Trellix released a report revealing collaboration between ransomware groups and state-backed actors and the use of lesser-known programming languages for malware. They observed a rise in polyglot malware and Generative AI (GenAI) boosting phishing campaigns. There was also increased geopolitical threat activity linked to conflicts and elections. The report urged defenders to refer to threat intelligence to reinforce their security posture amid the evolving threats.
Local Threats Soar, Vietnam And Indonesia Become The Main Target Of Malware
Companies in Southeast Asia have faced over 24 million cyber incidents in the first half of 2024, according to Kaspersky. The increasing digitisation of financial