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Pyongyang’s MacOS Job Scam: North Korea’s Sapphire Sleet and the ClickFix Con

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

North Korea's Sapphire Sleet group is targeting macOS users with fake recruiter profiles and a social engineering technique known as ClickFix, tricking victims into running malicious scripts that steal sensitive data and crypto wallets. Microsoft and Apple are racing to counter this evolving threat.

Google Hits Chinese Proxy Network Linked to Global Cyber Attacks

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Google has uncovered and disrupted a Chinese proxy network company allegedly powering a new generation of mass cyber weapons. The operation highlights the growing risks as legitimate internet tools are repurposed for global cybercrime and espionage.

Inside the North Korean Laptop Farm: How U.S. Companies Were Infiltrated

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Two New Jersey men received lengthy prison terms for operating a laptop farm that enabled North Korean operatives to pose as U.S. IT workers, infiltrate major companies, and funnel millions back to the DPRK.

🏴‍☠️ Marino Food Products Pvt Hit by Ransomware: Operations Disrupted, Data at Risk

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Marino Food Products Pvt, a leading food manufacturer, faces operational chaos after a ransomware attack. Sensitive data was posted on a criminal leak site, disrupting supply chains and exposing industry vulnerabilities.

How a U.S. Laptop Farm Helped North Korea Infiltrate Corporate America

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A suburban laptop farm in New Jersey became the unlikely gateway for North Korean operatives to infiltrate over 100 U.S. companies, steal millions, and exfiltrate sensitive data. This feature unpacks the technical tricks and real-world impact behind the headline-making case.

Optocam Zero: DIY Digital Cameras Spark a Retro-Tech Revolution

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

The Optocam Zero is reigniting interest in DIY digital photography with its blend of classic charm and modern features. Explore how this open-source camera is empowering users to reclaim control, privacy, and creativity in a smartphone-dominated world.

🏴‍☠️ Quiet Harvest: Turkish Homes and SMBs Targeted by Six-Year Ransomware Campaign

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

For six years, cybercriminals have quietly targeted Turkish homes and SMBs with a low-profile ransomware campaign, collecting modest ransoms at scale while escaping the media spotlight.

Samsung’s Price Hike: The Real Reason Behind Your Expensive New Phone

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Samsung’s latest price increases on US smartphones and tablets reveal a deeper crisis in the tech supply chain: a global shortage of memory chips, fueled by the growing demand for AI infrastructure.

Crossed Wires: The Hidden Perils Lurking in Asia’s Digital Supply Chains

15 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Asia’s digital supply chains are under siege from complex, cross-border risks. With fragmented regulations, unchecked third-party vendors, and a surge in AI adoption, organizations must rethink security to defend against emerging threats.

Bargain Bin Hard Drives: Where Your Secrets Go to Die

15 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Discount hard drives may seem like a steal, but a Netcrook investigation finds that many are recycled without proper data wiping—leaving private photos, confidential files, and more exposed to the next buyer.