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Amidst rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, Resecurity has observed a significant spike in malicious cyber activity targeting the Philippines in Q1 2024, increasing nearly 325% compared to the same period last year. The cyberattacks consist of a combination of hack and leak (55%), distributed denial-of-service (10%), and misinformation and influence campaigns (35%), according to researchers at Resecurity who have been following the campaigns. The main targets are government (80%) and educational institutions (20%) in the Philippines, and these attacks — on police agencies, government ministries, and universities — and associated data leaks are sowing discontent in the country, according to the researchers. This represents a four-fold (325%) increase in what the researchers identify as malicious cyber-espionage activity targeting the Philippines in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. "The goal of this activity is to discredit the government and create chaos via cyberspace, as the Philippine population also relies on digital media channels and is active on social media networks," says Shawn Loveland, COO of Resecurity. https://lnkd.in/d4ECTuCf #darkweb #darkwebmonitoring #cybersecurity #cyberespionage #cyberrisk #cyberriskmanagement #cybercrime #cybercriminals #criticalinfrastructure #government #ddos #cyberthreatintelligence #threatintelligence #hacktivists #geopolitics #indopacific #propaganda #misinformation

A significant 50% of participants from a recent African survey have experienced online fraud, highlighting a critical gap in cybersecurity awareness and practices. This serves as a call to action for business professionals and policymakers alike to foster a culture of digital safety and resilience. Let's commit to safeguarding our digital domains. #CyberSecurityAwareness #dataprotection #TuesdayTip #Peleza #Africa

Digital technology is dramatically altering the political landscape in #Africa. From the rise of #cybersecurity threats that target critical infrastructure to the spread of #misinformation campaigns aimed at manipulating public opinion, the impact is great. These challenges require digital #literacy and resilient security measures to safeguard democratic processes and ensure informed citizen participation.  It’s time for governments and organizations to take crucial proactive steps in enhancing cybersecurity and combating misinformation to protect the #future of African democracy. #Shikamo #DigitalTechnology #PoliticalCampaigns

Wolfpack has established an investigative team to assist victims of cybercrime in South Africa who otherwise would not have access to support. In partnership with Impact Amplifier and Google, Wolfpack has established an online platform called COBRA (Cybercrime Operational Behaviour and Response Alliance). Join us on the 24th May 2024 to hear about how this innovative COBRA platform is starting to bridge the gap between cyber investigators and victims of cybercrime and how you can be a part of this exciting initiative that is enabling: ·       Incident reporting. ·       Case tracking via the service desk. ·       Report on insights, tactics, and tools used by the criminals and turn this into useful, relevant awareness material for countries, companies, and communities. ·       Safer internet across Africa. ·       Generate useful country-specific cybercrime statistics. Date: 24 May 2024 Time: 09:00 – 10:00 RSVP here to Ensure Cyber Safety! - https://lnkd.in/dcU52yEQ #wolfpack #protectioninthepack #africaonlinesafetyfund #AOSF #impactamplifier #insupportfromGoogle.org #cybersecuritywebinar #COBRA #bullying #harassment #hatecrimes #terroristrecuitment #terroristpromotions #misinformation #privacy #personalsecurity #financialscams #communitycybersafety

Not only is the Philippines in the middle of a cyber crime and online fraud / scam explosion, cyber attacks aimed at critical national infrastructure and government entities have also experienced a four fold rise in the last 12 months. Targets included government (80%) and educational institutions (20%) and the attacks are combined with a disinformation campaign designed to discredit the current administration. Geopolitical tensions in the region have been suggested as one of the potential root causes but nonetheless, it’s safe to say that much more needs to be done to raise cybersecurity awareness both within government and the public - at the moment we seem to be an easy target. Thanks to Alexander Rogan for bringing this article to my attention. #cybercrime #fraud #scam #online #cybersecurity #awareness #investigations #security #cyberdefense #philippines #china #southchinasea

Gil Fromovitch, our VP of Sales in EMEA and APAC, joined an interview with BusinessMirror to talk about the Chinese-backed 'Mustang Panda' group attacks on Philippine government agencies. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea and motivated by cyber espionage, these attacks are initiated using fraudulent PDF and antivirus software to lure victims to download these payloads. Read more on the BusinessMirror article below: Special shoutout to Noel Anthony Llimos for the report. #Philippines #Geopolitics #CyberEspionage

Hey everyone! I've been noticing a serious gap in the cybersecurity talk when it comes to Africa and other third-world countries. Our economies and IT scenes are booming, but that also means we're becoming prime targets for cyber threats. Take the recent wave of cyber attacks on African banks; these aren't just isolated incidents—they're wake-up calls. If we don't act now, we risk slowing down our growth and losing public trust. It's safe to say that it's on us to build a strong and secure digital future for Africa and other emerging economies at the moment. #Cybersecurity #Africa #EmergingEconomies #ITSecurity #ProtectOurFuture #DigitalTransformation

Philippines Pummeled by Cyberattacks & Misinformation Tied to China A recent massive spike in cyber misinformation and hacking campaigns against the Philippines coincides with rising tensions between the country and its superpower neighbor China. The cyberattacks consist of a combination of hack and leak (55%), distributed denial-of-service (10%), and misinformation and influence campaigns (35%), according to researchers at Resecurity who have been following the campaigns. The main targets are government (80%) and educational institutions (20%) in the Philippines, and these attacks — on police agencies, government ministries, and universities — and associated data leaks are sowing discontent in the country, according to the researchers. This represents a four-fold (325%) increase in what the researchers identify as malicious cyber-espionage activity targeting the Philippines in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. "The goal of this activity is to discredit the government and create chaos via cyberspace, as the Philippine population also relies on digital media channels and is active on social media networks," says Shawn Loveland, COO of Resecurity. https://lnkd.in/gYnc-kFu

A new report from Mandiant revealed the increasing cyber threats faced by Mexico, with a complex mix of global espionage and local cybercrime targeting both users and enterprises. As the world’s 12th largest economy, Mexico is an attractive target for cyber actors from nations like China, North Korea, and Russia, as well as financially motivated cybercriminals. Since 2020, cyber espionage groups from over 10 nations have been detected attempting to infiltrate Mexican organizations. Among these, actors linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), North Korea, and Russia have been the most active, with China accounting for a third of government-backed phishing activity. Chinese actors are particularly focused on Mexico’s government agencies, education institutions, and news organizations, mirroring similar targeting patterns seen in regions where China has significant investments. https://lnkd.in/e8M_R_7m

Cyber-attacks on businesses in South Africa, Kenya, and Zambia surged by a staggering 76% in 2023. The financial implications are hitting South African companies the hardest, with illegal access to sensitive company and client information being the biggest threat. In today’s digital age, the question isn’t if your business will be targeted - it’s when. Get in touch with [email protected] to stay ahead of the hackers.  #DRInsight #cybersecurity #data #analytics