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INTERPOL Warns Phishing, Ransomware, and AI Scams Are Rising Across Asia-Pacific

A new report from INTERPOL has revealed a dramatic increase in cybercrime in Asia and the South Pacific, fueled by rapid digitalization, internet penetration, new technologies, organized criminal networks, and a disparity in cybersecurity maturity. According to INTERPOL's 2025/2026 Asia and South Pacific Cyberthreat Assessment Report, phishing has emerged as the most widespread and

Interpol: Cybercrime Hits 30% of Recorded Crime in Surveyed APAC Countries

Interpol’s latest Asia and South Pacific cybercrime assessment shows how phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, infostealers, and AI-enabled scams are raising security risks across APAC. The post Interpol: Cybercrime Hits 30 of Recorded Crime in Surveyed APAC Countries appeared first on TechRepublic.

Another massive data breach exposed millions of driver’s license numbers

The cyberattack targeting a U.S. insurance giant is the largest known breach of driver's license numbers so far in 2026.

General : Dewan Rakyat Approves Cybercrimes Bill 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, which, among other things, provides for offences and penalties related to deepfakes and the dissemination of digitally manipulated intimate images created using sophisticated computer systems.

Cybercrimes Bill to replace Computer Crimes Act, says NSC

PUTRAJAYA, July 1 —The Cybercrimes Bill 2026 is not merely intended to comply with the Council of Europe Conventio...

Security forces repel bandit attack on Sokoto LGA Headquarters

A joint security operation involving troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, police operatives, civil defence personnel, and local security outfits has repelled a bandit attack on Tureta, the headquarters of Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The post Security forces repel bandit attack on Sokoto LGA Headquarters appeared first on Vanguard News.

Egypt linked to suspected hack of Argentina FA: Reports

A suspected cyberattack on the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation after hackers reportedly breached the federation's media database and used a comprom...

Another Company Identified in Latvijas valsts meži Cyberattack Investigation

The cybercriminal responsible for the attack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) also compromised a server belonging to pharmaceutical manufacturer Olpha, Latvia’s national cybersecurity incident response institution Cert.lv informed the LETA news agency. According to Cert.lv, investigators discovered the breach of Olpha’s server while analysing the cyberattack against Latvijas valsts meži. The institution stressed that the [] The post Another Company Identified in Latvijas valsts meži Cyberattack Investigation appeared first on Baltic News Network.

2026 World Cup: How Digital Security Became a Priority in Major Events

Guest post by VimalRaj Sampathkumar, Technical Head – UK Ireland, ManageEngine The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and the rapid growth of digital infrastructure are raising concerns about cyberattacks targeting businesses, event organisers, and fans. The 2026 World Cup is already expected to attract millions of tourists, generate billions of dollars in revenue, and []

Hackers Breach Sensitive Government Network Used for World Cup and Major U.S. Event Security

The platform is unclassified. The information inside it may not be.

Fine firms for data breaches, Hong Kong cybersecurity experts urge

Cybersecurity experts have called on authorities to impose fines on firms that suffer data breaches, after the personal information of more than 1 million people linked to a leading Hong Kong appliance distributor was maliciously encrypted. They made the comments on Friday, a day after the city’s privacy watchdog announced it had launched an investigation into the breach, which was initially reported by Shun Hing Group on March 23. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data said...

The $1.3 million theft that exposed AI’s blind spot

Cyberattacks used to be the biggest security issue surrounding AI infrastructure, but that could be changing. A recent cargo theft The post The 1.3 million theft that exposed AI’s blind spot appeared first on The New Stack.

Tech giant tells Bondi Royal Commission AI can help block online hate speech

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard from a major tech company about how artificial intelligence could be used to curb the spread of abusive material online. Anthropic says its AI system, Claude, includes safeguards designed to detect and stop hate speech. The company’s Australian general manager, Theo Hourmouzis, says in cases involving extreme violence, the platform may also alert law enforcement.

A Brazilian banking trojan is targeting Santander and BBVA customers with fake PDF lures

A Brazilian banking trojan called Ousaban is going after Windows users who bank in Spain and Portugal, using fake PDFs, geofencing, and a payload hidden inside an image to steal credentials without triggering security tools. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs identified the campaign in May and published its analysis this week. The attack starts with a phishing [] This story continues at The Next Web

Argentina sees persistently high antisemitic incidents in 2025 amid Middle East tensions

The report also documented 48 antisemitic attacks in public spaces, highlighting that anti-Jewish hostility continues to extend beyond the digital sphere into everyday life. The post Argentina sees persistently high antisemitic incidents in 2025 amid Middle East tensions appeared first on World Israel News.

The 6 biggest cybersecurity breaches of 2026 so far

2026 is halfway through and we've already had a slew of concerning cybersecurity incidents. Here are the 6 biggest.

UK Intelligence Behind Ukrainian Attack on Sevastopol Museum – Russian SVR

Britain's intelligence services planned the June strike on Sevastopol's Museum of Heroic Defense as a deliberate provocation, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said.

AI increases the dangers of phishing and cyberattacks, says Dutch data authority

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing the risks of phishing and cyberattacks, and organizations need to immediately take action to get their cybersecurity in order,

AI cyberattacks top near-term financial threat: RBI

AI cyberattacks top near-term financial threat: RBI

US, intel agencies issue major AI threat ‘within months’

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance is warning that artificial intelligence-powered cyberattacks from hostile foreign adversaries could overwhelm Western governments and businesses within months unless defensive measures are rapidly strengthened. According to a joint warning reported by the Financial Times, cyber chiefs from the Five Eyes partnership said the timeline for potentially disruptive AI-driven attacks is []...Click to read more

Anthropic's Mythos mess just keeps getting more complicated

It sure seems a lot like the Trump administration is just bulling Anthropic for not acquiescing to its every move, and its the cybersecurity community who'll suffer for it

And the Latest Social Media Giant to Settle a Safety Lawsuit Is: TikTok

TikTok parent ByteDance avoided a potentially messy jury trial.

Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months

Western intelligence agencies warn that the world’s top artificial intelligence models are becoming so advanced that in a few months they’ll pose serious cybersecurity risks to the United States. “(AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead,” says a statement published this week by the Five Eyes intel coalition. ... The post Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months appeared first on The New American.

Artificial Intelligence is Raising Cyber Threats

Artificial Intelligence is Raising Cyber Threats

Rubrik Launches Rubrik Agent Cloud for Anthropic’s Claude Code

Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, today announced Rubrik Agent Cloud (RAC) for Anthropic’s Claude Code and Claude Cowork. Organizations can now deploy Claude-powered agents at scale with observability, control, and the industry’s only agent rewind to reverse unintended actions, and immutable codebase recovery when an incorrect action outruns version control. A new, additional layer [] The post Rubrik Launches Rubrik Agent Cloud for Anthropic’s Claude Code appeared first on Middle East News 247.

AI could breach government and business defenses in months, US and its intelligence partners warn

AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks that could overwhelm the defenses of governments and businesses are months – not years – away, an international alliance of intelligence agencies warned in a joint statement. The Five Eyes grouping, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, urged governments and corporate leaders to The post AI could breach government and business defenses in months, US and its intelligence partners warn appeared first on Egypt Independent.

World Cup: US cautions Ghanaians, others over fake jerseys ahead of Black Stars vs England match

US agents confiscate counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise in a crackdown led by HSI Kansas City, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

Laman sesawang KKM, beberapa agensi kerajaan digodam

PETALING JAYA: Beberapa laman sesawang membabitkan agensi kerajaan dilaporkan digodam termasuk Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) dipercayai dilakukan kumpulan penggodam dikenali sebagai Mushroow. Menurut Agensi Keselamatan Siber Negara (NACSA), serangan turut menjejaskan laman sesawang milik Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia, Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia dan Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita. Tinjauan Utusan Malaysia di laman sesewang KKM iaitu https://www.moh.gov.my/ tidak ... Read more The post Laman sesawang KKM, beberapa agensi kerajaan digodam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

National Security Service warns of arrests over misinformation

The National Security Service says experts are using digital forensic technology to track down individuals behind false information and conspiracy theories circulating on social media. The agency warns that those identified will face arrest and prosecution under South Sudan’s new Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act. Speaking early this week at a press conference in Juba, [] The post National Security Service warns of arrests over misinformation appeared first on Eye Radio.

AI companies should release environmental impact and commit to clean energy, UN chief says

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon pollution they create, along with the water and land used to power their operations. While urging action in an address at London Climate Action Week on Tuesday, Guterres proposed the AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, urging AI companies to measure []

How an AI-Fueled Government Scam Kept a Man in Fear for 10 Weeks

A fake arrest warrant. Forged government documents. Daily video calls with impostors. Here's how an AI-fueled scam unraveled one man's retirement and cost him a quarter of a million dollars.

Internal Security Agency warns against opening malware disguised as leaked CBL data

With the background of the cyber-attack earlier this month on the CBL and the alleged leaking on the Dark Web of some CBL data, the Internal Security...

Cybercrime now ranks among world’s biggest economic threats – e-Crime Bureau founder

Founder and Executive Chair of e-Crime Bureau, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, says the cost of cybercrime has become so large that it must be treated as a major economic threat, not only a technology or law-enforcement problem. He says online fraud, identity impersonation, phishing, brand impersonation and other cyber-enabled crimes are draining value from individuals, businesses []

The Pollution Being Churned Out by AI Data Centers Is So Severe That It’s Almost Incomprehensible

Sickening. The post The Pollution Being Churned Out by AI Data Centers Is So Severe That It’s Almost Incomprehensible appeared first on Futurism.

Ukraine’s National Postal Service Ukrposhta Hacked Overnight

Ukrposhta, Ukraine’s state-operated postal service, said its IT infrastructure was hacked overnight but remained quiet on details. While the hackers’ identity remains unclear, the company’s facilities have also come under physical attacks during recent air raids.

Why this fully agentic ransomware attack is giving researchers nightmares

JadePuffer could be the first reported case of a ransomware attack driven by AI from start to finish. How can businesses respond?

US seizes 400 sites illegally streaming World Cup matches

​The United States Government has ​seized hundreds of internet domains that were engaged in the unauthorized streaming of matches in the ​2026 FIFA World Cup in violation of U.S. copyright law. ​The Department of Justice ​said the ​approximately 400 ​sites ​affected used their domains for profit, to disrupt the international networks that profit from the [] US seizes 400 sites illegally streaming World Cup matches

Can Artificial Intelligence Predict The Next Pandemic?

Artificial intelligence could be used to predict the next pandemic. Here are the digital maps being used to track viral threats.

Digital frontline of East Asia security regime

Digital frontline of East Asia security regime

Regional seminar on combating waste trafficking held

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 27: The Embassy of France in Nepal and the French Homeland Security Service, Embassy of F...

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance