Website admins are urged to update their WordPress installations as soon as possible to the latest version following a rash of attacks exploiting known vulnerabilities in the web publishing software.…
Month: September 2018
Skills gap exacerbates cybersecurity problem as Middle East faces threats
The solution is in teaching appropriate digital skills in schools. DUBAI – Driven by digital transformation projects begun by businesses and governments, the Middle East IT industry is seeing many…
Cyber-Attack Inevitable - Businesses Not Prepared
As the cyber industry continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly difficult for organisations to stay ahead of the curve, making the ever-changing threat landscape a major concern for many businesses,…
Scan4You CAV Operator Gets 14 Years
A Latvian man has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars for helping to run notorious Counter Anti-Virus (CAV) service Scan4You. Ruslans Bondars, 38, was convicted back in May of one count…
Asean countries to establish framework for cybersecurity collaboration
All 10 Asean members concur on the need for a formal cybersecurity mechanism to facilitate coordination efforts across the region, outlining cyber diplomacy, policy, and operational issues. Singapore has been…
Magecart Skimmed Newegg Cards for a Month
The infamous Magecart code has struck again, with an attack group this time using it to skim card details from customers of online retailer Newegg for a full month, according to researchers.…