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South China Morning Post
17 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police arrest 118 for e-commerce scams involving HK$5 million in losses
Hong Kong police have arrested 118 people in a citywide crackdown on online shopping scams involving losses of more than HK$5 million (US$636,940), largely linked to concert ticket sales amid a boom in the city's live music performances. One of the cases included a victim selling a clothes iron who was swindled out of HK$1 million. Those arrested included 82 men and 36 women, aged between 18 and 74, who were linked to 120 online shopping scam cases, according to the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau's Superintendent Ko Tik. The cases involved 321 victims, with total reported losses exceeding HK$5.2 million. Last year, police received 44,480 fraud reports involving HK$9.15 billion in losses, with online shopping scams accounting for about 42 per cent of cases. 'This rising trend continues into 2025, with 3,076 online shopping scam cases recorded in the first quarter, a 30 per cent increase compared with the same period last year,' he said. From January to May this year, police had requested that social media platforms remove more than 33,900 suspected scammer accounts and pages.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Billions of passwords leaked in largest ever data breach
Researchers have uncovered what is being called the largest Data Breach ever, exposing 16 billion login credentials and Passwords. The leaked data includes access information for major platforms like Apple, Facebook, Google, other social media accounts, and government services. Most of the 30 exposed datasets, containing billions of records, were previously unreported, indicating new and "weaponizable" intelligence. The leak prompted Google to advise billions of users to change their Passwords and the FBI to warn against opening suspicious SMS links. Experts recommend using password management solutions, avoiding password sharing, and remaining vigilant against potential compromises.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Anthony Albanese to negotiate on security and defence pact with the European Union
Anthony Albanese has officially confirmed that Australia will commence negotiations on a Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union, as Australia firms up strategic support with allied countries in a precarious global environment. Mirroring similar partnerships the EU has with Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom, the agreement moves to boost defence co-operation between the two countries in areas such as defence industry, counter terrorism, and critical technologies. It would not be legally binding or considered a treaty, and Australia would not be required to send troops should an EU member be attacked. The Prime Minister confirmed he had accepted the invite following a trilateral meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa on Wednesday, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles set to lead negotiations. The agreement will create a framework for how the two countries will work together on issues like cyber security, and counter-terrorism. Mr Albanese said the partnership was a 'key takeout' of his meetings at the G7. 'I very much welcome the EU's offer for a Security and Defence Partnership and Australia will warmly take it upand commence work immediately,' he said. 'This will open the door to joint defence procurement opportunities and will benefit both our industries and our security. 'At a time of global uncertainty, it is our collective responsibility to work together to uphold peace, security and economic prosperity. The need for greater allied collaboration also featured heavily in Mr Albanese's bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday (AEST). Both men spoke about growing collaboration between Australia and Japan to maintain a 'free and open Pacific' amid increasing aggression from China. Mr Ishiba said the state of international affairs was 'becoming more complex,' naming conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East and China's military presence in the Indo-Pacific. 'Under such circumstances, I think Japan (and) Australia co-ordination really continues to set an example of what a like-minded country's co-operation is, and going to going forward together, I would like to make sure that free and open in the Pacific will be realised,' he said. Mr Albanese said Japan and Australia shared 'a very special partnership and a strategic relationship'. 'Increasingly in recent years, our defence ties have become more important,' he added. 'Both countries are strong supporters of free and fair trade, and that is something that has brought prosperity to not just our nations, but to our region.' Mr Albanese's appearance at the G7 also coincides with a sudden 30-day Pentagon review of the AUKUS security pact by the Trump administration, which prompted fears the 2018 agreement could be scrapped. While it was expected to be a prominent topic of conversation during a 20-minute conversation between Mr Albanese and Donald Trump, the talks were put on ice after the US President departed the summit early due to the escalating violence between Israel and Iran. Fears for AUKUS were still somewhat allayed after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed in the deal during a press conference with Mr Trump. 'Yep, we're proceeding with that,' Sir Keir said following his bilateral meeting with Mr Trump. 'I think the person that is doing a review – we did a review when we came into government, so that makes good sense to me. But it's a really important deal.' Although Mr Trump didn't go as far to back in AUKUS, he said of the UK and the US: 'We're very long-time partners and allies and friends, and we've become friends in a short period of time.'
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Tenable Recognized for AI Leadership with Globee Award for AI-Powered Security
COLUMBIA, Md., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced that Tenable Vulnerability Management has been recognized with a prestigious 2025 Globee® Award for AI-Powered Vulnerability Management. This latest accolade underscores Tenable's market leadership, delivering advanced exposure management solutions that revolutionize the way organizations identify, prioritize and remediate cyber risk. 'This achievement is a testament to Tenable's commitment to innovation and to helping customers secure modern and emerging attack surfaces,' said Eric Doerr, chief product officer, Tenable. 'We're arming cyber defenders with innovative AI-powered exposure management solutions to get ahead of the risks before they can be exploited.' Tenable Vulnerability Management uses AI and the power of Nessus technology to analyze threat intelligence, asset criticality and vulnerability data. The enhanced visibility, predictive insights, and intelligent prioritization from Tenable enable organizations to rapidly identify emerging threats and effectively reduce risk. Tenable Vulnerability Management was also recently awarded the AI-powered vulnerability management category of the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, further validating Tenable's AI-powered approach to proactive security. In addition to using AI to power its exposure management solutions, Tenable is also accelerating its ability to help customers safely innovate by securing the AI they use and the AI they build. This month, Tenable acquired Apex Security, a breakthrough innovator in securing the rapidly expanding AI attack surface. Building on the foundation set with Tenable AI Aware and embedded AI security posture management (AI-SPM) capabilities, the acquisition will strengthen the Tenable One exposure management platform by providing deeper visibility and control, and the ability to govern usage, enforce policy and control exposure across all AI initiatives. About Tenable Tenable® is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company's AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for approximately 44,000 customers around the globe. Learn more at
Independent Singapore
13-06-2025
- Independent Singapore
1,000 malicious IPs taken down in Singapore as Interpol cracks down on infostealer malware in landmark operation
Photo: Interpol SINGAPORE: In one of the most coordinated international cybercrime crackdowns to date, over 1,000 malicious IP addresses in Singapore were wiped from the internet. This comes as part of Operation Secure, a four-month investigation involving law enforcement from 26 countries, targeting a rising digital threat: infostealer malware. What's an infostealer? Think of it as a silent thief lurking inside your device — grabbing your browser passwords, credit card numbers, cookies, crypto wallet keys — and then selling them on the dark web to the highest bidder. These logs are the skeleton keys that cybercriminals use to unlock everything from ransomware deployments to full-blown identity theft and corporate espionage. Interpol's cyber clean-up Photo: Interpol Interpol announced on June 11 that the operation netted serious results: 20,000 IP addresses and domains taken offline 41 command servers seized Over 100 GB of criminal data extracted 32 cyber suspects arrested globally 216,000 victims alerted And among that, Singapore stood out, with 1,000+ local IPs neutralised thanks to joint work by the Singapore Police Force's Cybercrime Command and the Cyber Security Agency (CSA). Singapore responds Assistant Commissioner Paul Tay, head of the Cybercrime Command, noted: 'Our strong collaboration with local and international partners was key to dismantling these networks. We'll continue to work closely with CSA and others to protect Singaporeans and businesses — and we won't hold back against cybercriminals.' The CSA echoed this, pointing out that Singapore's digital economy boom has made cybersecurity more than just an IT issue — it's a national priority. Why you should care Unlike flashy ransomware that announces itself with ultimatums, infostealers hide in plain sight. You might never know your device was infected — until your accounts are drained, your company breached, or your data sold to someone halfway across the world. These tools often sneak in through phishing links, shady downloads, or browser plugins that seem harmless. And once in, they open the door to global-scale cyberattacks. That's why Operation Secure isn't just a cyber-police milestone — it's a global wake-up call. See also Labubu mania: Once a toy, now a $150,000 investment phenomenon The bigger picture As governments, hospitals, banks, and even homes become increasingly digitised, cybersecurity can't stay local. The threats don't respect borders, and now, finally, the response doesn't either. Operation Secure shows what's possible when agencies share intelligence, cross jurisdictions, and strike before the damage is done. It also makes this clear: Cybercrime is no longer a faceless digital nuisance — it's a threat to everyday lives, economies, and national security. And the world is watching how we respond.
