Sextortion scams on the rise
Sextortion scams in Singapore and Malaysia are on the rise, fuelled by AI deepfakes and personal data breaches. Learn how to protect yourself and report incidents.
The ransomware industry is thriving, not losing
The ransomware landscape indeed seems to be evolving in favour of attackers, even as law enforcement efforts continue to dismantle certain groups. Notably, 2024 is seeing record-breaking ransom payouts and increasing extortion tactics, underscoring the industry’s profitability and persistence. As high-profile cases like Change Healthcare’s $22 million ransom to the ALPHV group show, ransomware remains lucrative despite the occasional infighting within these criminal organizations.