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August 25, 2024

The rise of AI has increased the sophistication and threat vectors of potential cyberattacks with ransomware becoming a service for cybercriminals and emerging threats to iOS with Operation Triangulation in 2024. 5 August 2024 The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving as new threat actors, technologies and threats emerge, creating an uncertain world for organisations […]

August 9, 2024

Key Kaspersky cybersecurity summit in Sri Lanka reveals new threat vectors in the region and best security practices for an AI-integrated world 5 August 2024 Global cybersecurity provider Kaspersky held their annual Cybersecurity Weekend for Asia Pacific Countries 2024 from 4 – 7 August 2024 in Sri Lanka to give an overview of the latest […]

July 21, 2024

When a Software Update Grounded the World: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Crisis and the Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Overhaul By Jithendra Antonio In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the recent debacle involving CrowdStrike serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of our digital infrastructure. A seemingly innocuous software update spiraled into a global crisis, […]

July 8, 2024

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Aims to improve operational efficiency leveraging Mastercard’s Tourism Insights and improve cybersecurity monitoring via RiskRecon. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 08th July 2024: SriLankan Airlines and Mastercard today announced their collaboration to enhance the operational efficiency and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the country’s national carrier. The airline will be leveraging Mastercard’s Tourism Insights, a […]

July 8, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka: 2023 witnessed local threats targeting organisations in Sri Lanka. This is according to the latest data from global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky. Business solutions from Kaspersky blocked a total of 1,000,000 local infections during the period of January to December last year. Statistics on local infections of user computers are an […]

June 10, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka: A total of 2,650 ransomware incidents were detected and blocked by Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Sri Lanka from January to December 2023. Experts from the global cybersecurity company insist on organisations, regardless of shape and size, to beef up their IT security posture as ransomware, especially the targeted type, continues […]

May 29, 2024

FinCSIRT will leverage RiskRecon by Mastercard to boost the cyber posture of financial institutions. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 29th May, 2024: Mastercard has partnered with LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s national payment network, to further strengthen the cybersecurity infrastructure of the country’s financial services sector via the Financial Sector Computer Security Incident Response Team (FinCSIRT). LankaPay established FinCSIRT […]

April 26, 2024

Kaspersky, the global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, announced its expansion into new territories in Asia Pacific (APAC), including Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Bangladesh. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to fortify digital infrastructure across the developing economies in the region, particularly on the enterprise cybersecurity market. As cyber threats […]

April 11, 2024

As cyber threats escalate globally, the imperative to design, deploy, and utilize AI securely has never been more pressing. There’s an urgent call to adopt proactive measures, heighten threat awareness, and prioritize cybersecurity education to safeguard not only ourselves, but also our organizations and data. Recently, Microsoft unveiled its sixth edition of Cyber Signals, a […]

February 13, 2024

Almost half of respondents said burnout and fatigue make them less diligent in their roles with 17% identifying this as contributing to a cybersecurity breach Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released the findings of its fourth “The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan” report in collaboration […]

Cybersecurity Threat Landscape: Emerging threats and Mitigating Risks in 2024

APAC Cybersecurity Weekend 2024 reveals emerging threats and AI-powered challenges

CrowdStrike: One Update, Global Chaos, The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call We Can’t Ignore

SriLankan Airlines Partners Mastercard for Consumer Insights and Cybersecurity

Local threats haunt businesses in Sri Lanka: Kaspersky

Ransomware menace plagues Sri Lankan businesses:Kaspersky

Mastercard collaborates with LankaPay to strengthen the cybersecurity infrastructure of Sri Lanka’s financial services sector

Kaspersky extends business footprint to Sri Lanka

The Microsoft Cyber Signals Report Furnishes Strategic Guidance On Comprehending Cybersecurity

90% of cybersecurity and IT professionals in APJ are impacted by burnout and fatigue: Sophos