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Critical cPanel Vulnerability Exploited in Southeast Asia Cyber Attacks
A sophisticated cyber campaign has exploited a critical cPanel vulnerability (CVE-2026-41940) to breach government and military servers in Southeast Asia, particularly targeting Indonesia. The attackers utilized a…
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UK Sanctions Chinese Crypto Marketplace Xinbi Linked to Southeast Asia Scam Centers
The UK government has sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese cryptocurrency marketplace, for its role in facilitating large-scale online scams and human trafficking in Southeast Asia. Xinbi is accused of processing over $19.7…
8 articles · Updated March 26, 2026 -
OceanLotus Shifts Focus to Domestic Espionage with SPECTRALVIPER Attacks
From mid-2024 to early 2026, the Vietnam-aligned APT group OceanLotus has intensified its focus on domestic espionage, utilizing the SPECTRALVIPER backdoor in two major campaigns. The first campaign targeted a…
17 articles · Updated June 11, 2026 -
Iran's Use of Cluster Munitions in Ongoing Conflict with Israel
Israel has reported that Iran has been deploying cluster munitions during their 10-day conflict, complicating the effectiveness of Israel's air defenses. The cluster munitions disperse smaller bomblets over a wide area,…
2 articles · Updated April 20, 2026 -
North Korean Money Laundering Scheme Exposed via Vietnamese Crypto Firm
A U.S. Treasury investigation revealed that Quangvietdnbg International Services Co. Ltd., a Vietnamese financial company, facilitated money laundering for North Korea by converting illicit earnings from North Korean IT…
2 articles · Updated April 16, 2026 -
ASEAN Leaders Urge Peace Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict
ASEAN leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East following military actions by the US and Israel against Iran. The conflict, which began with strikes on February 28, 2026, has led to significant…
5 articles · Updated May 8, 2026 -
Sri Lanka and Indonesia Targeted by Transnational Cybercrime Syndicates
In 2026, Sri Lanka has seen a significant increase in cybercrime activities, with over 628 foreign nationals arrested for various illegal activities, including cyber fraud. Recent police operations in Colombo and Matara…
14 articles · Updated May 11, 2026 -
US Government Targets Southeast Asian Scam Centers with Major Crackdown
The US Department of Justice and the Treasury have launched a coordinated crackdown on Southeast Asian scam centers, resulting in criminal charges against multiple individuals, including a Cambodian senator. The Scam…
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ASEAN Leaders Adopt Emergency Energy Plan Amid Iran War Fuel Crisis
Southeast Asian leaders convened in Cebu for a summit focused on addressing the economic impacts of the ongoing Iran war, which has led to significant fuel price spikes. The Philippines, severely affected by these…
3 articles · Updated May 9, 2026 -
DOJ Disrupts 1.4 Million Scam Accounts in Coordinated Cyber Fraud Operation
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the results of its first-ever 'Disruption Week,' targeting cyber-enabled investment fraud networks primarily operating from Southeast Asia. The operation disrupted over 1.4…
4 articles · Updated June 4, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Inside the world of crypto scams: how they operate, and why they are now a mainstream ... — Thepaypers · August 12, 2026
- Uncle Sam tells overseas cybercrooks their visas are canceled — Theregister · July 24, 2026
- Cybercrime Visa Ban: U.S. Bars Scammers and Sextortionists Without Conviction — Techtimes · July 24, 2026
- 109 more Bangladeshis return home after rescue from Cambodia scam compounds — Daily-Sun · July 1, 2026
- 109 more Bangladeshis rescued from Cambodia cyber scam compounds return home — Thedailystar · July 1, 2026
- Massive Jakarta Online Gambling Raid: Financed by Trillions, Fueled by Visa Abuse — Indonesia-Investments · June 27, 2026
- Asean Philippines Russia Putin June Summit C540115ccef8366c3b86766b16e84f80 — apnews.com · June 18, 2026
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