cybersecurity

Cyberscam ‘cancer’ is going global, UN warns

Governments around the world are struggling to contain the rapid spread of a multibillion‑dollar cyber scam industry that emerged in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, has now taken root in South America, Africa and Eastern Europe, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently said, according to a recent Reuters report.

Bangladesh’s digital transformation roadmap draft: Key takeaways

Bangladesh’s ICT Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has released a draft version of the ‘National Digital Transformation Strategy’ on February 16, 2025.

FBI hacked thousands of computers. Here is why

The FBI has recently conducted a large-scale operation to hack approximately 4,200 computers across the United States, targeting the removal of PlugX, a malware linked to Chinese state-backed hacking groups, according to the US Department of Justice.

Vulnerability in ‘Sign in with Google’ risks millions of accounts: Report

A critical flaw in Google’s OAuth authentication system, a way for users to grant third-party applications access to their Google account information without sharing their password, has left millions of user accounts vulnerable to potential data theft, according to a recent report by Truffle security, an open-source security project.

Press Release / Sophos releases cybersecurity predictions for 2025

Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions company, has released its cybersecurity predictions for 2025, highlighting critical trends, emerging trends, and issues such as vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems, the persistence of ransomware, and new attacker tactics.

The Daily Star and UNDP organise Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge 2024

The Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge (CDIC) was a multi-phase competition encouraging creative approaches to cyber safety.

The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace

The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.

Are our information systems secure enough?

Cyber-attacks are on the rise in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for robust security.

Press Release / Attackers targeted critical infrastructure in Southeast Asia: Sophos

Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions company, has recently released a new report titled “Pacific Rim,” revealing its five-year-long defensive and counter-offensive operations against a complex network of cyber adversaries, allegedly linked to China, that have targeted critical infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

Safeguarding workspaces from escalating cyber attacks: A comprehensive guide

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how organisations can safeguard their data, secure their employees' information, prevent cyber attacks, and respond effectively in case of a breach.

July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023

SophosEncrypt ransomware impersonates cybersecurity firm Sophos

A new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt is impersonating cybersecurity giant Sophos, using the company name for its malicious activities.

July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023

Microsoft patches 132 security vulnerabilities in latest Windows update

Microsoft has recently patched a total of 132 security flaws in the latest Windows update. Out of them, nine were rated 'critical' and 121 were rated 'important' in terms of their severity when the patch was first released.

July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023

Lax data security is a threat for us all

Why are government sites so vulnerable to cyberattacks?

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Hackers feast on government sites

With the general election around the corner, data leaks and cyberattacks have intensified alarmingly, with the latest being a suspected leak of five crore citizens’ data from the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS).

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Infopercept appoints SmartCom Limited as its strategic distributor for Bangladesh

Infopercept, a global cybersecurity solutions and services company, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with SmartCom Limited.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

How to safeguard against 5 key threats to password security

Find out some of the most significant threats to password security.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

From the US to Bangladesh: Key lessons for building a strong national cybersecurity strategy

A strong and efficient national cybersecurity strategy is more important than ever as nations depend more and more on technology and the internet.

March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

ChatGPT can be used as a cybersecurity Co-Pilot: Report

Cybersecurity company Sophos recently released new research on how the cybersecurity industry can leverage GPT-3, the language model behind the now well-known ChatGPT framework, as a co-pilot to help defeat attackers.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

What will the world of tech look like in 2023?

There are a few key areas that are likely to see significant activity and could potentially have a major impact on the tech industry.