Akshaya Asokan

Brighton

Journalist at Information Security Media Group (ISMG)

Senior Correspondent covering cybersecurity breaking news for @ISMG_News. Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

Articles

LockBit Crackdown Fragmented Russian Cybercrime Groups

3 days ago | inforisktoday.co.uk | Akshaya Asokan

Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Ransomware Onslought Also Paved Way for Rise of English-Speaking Hackers Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock An international law enforcement crackdown on the LockBit ransomware group caused fragmentation and distrust among Russian-speaking cybercrime groups, paving the way for English-speaking hacking groups to gain prominence, experts said Tuesday during a London conference.
LockBit Crackdown Fragmented Russian Cybercrime Groups

3 days ago | thetechstreetnow.com | Akshaya Asokan

27 minutes ago bankinfosecurity Onslought Also Paved Way for Rise of English-Speaking Hackers Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 4, 2025 An international law enforcement crackdown on the LockBit ransomware group caused fragmentation and distrust among Russian-speaking cybercrime groups, paving the way for English-speaking hacking groups to gain prominence, experts said Tuesday during a London conference.
Dutch Minister Warns of Heightened Chinese Espionage Threats

5 days ago | inforisktoday.com | Akshaya Asokan

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Dutch Semiconductor Sector Among Chinese Targets Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 2, 2025 Chinese hackers are after advanced Dutch technology. (Image: Nick N A/Shutterstock) Chinese nation state groups ramped up espionage campaigns against Dutch critical infrastructure in recent months, said a state official who added that discussions are underway in the European Union on how to minimize Chinese threats.
Dutch Minister Warns of Heightened Chinese Espionage Threats

5 days ago | thetechstreetnow.com | Akshaya Asokan

5 minutes ago bankinfosecurity Dutch Semiconductor Sector Among Chinese Targets Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 2, 2025 Chinese nation state groups ramped up espionage campaigns against Dutch critical infrastructure in recent months, said a state official who added that discussions are underway in the European Union on how to minimize Chinese threats.
Filling the Gap with the European Vulnerability Database

5 days ago | bankinfosecurity.com | Akshaya Asokan

Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Government Rapid7's Stephen Fewer on How EU Initiative Will Affect Vulnerability Disclosure Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 2, 2025 Steven Fewer, principal security researcher, Rapid7The unveiling of the European Union Vulnerability Database last month couldn't have come at a better time, said Steven Fewer, principal security researcher at Rapid7.
Filling the Gap with the European Vulnerability Database

5 days ago | devicesecurity.io | Akshaya Asokan

Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Rapid7's Stephen Fewer on How EU Initiative Will Affect Vulnerability Disclosure The unveiling of the European Union Vulnerability Database last month couldn't have come at a better time, said Steven Fewer, principal security researcher at Rapid7.
Filling the Gap with the European Vulnerability Database

5 days ago | inforisktoday.com | Akshaya Asokan

Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Government Rapid7's Stephen Fewer on How EU Initiative Will Affect Vulnerability Disclosure Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 2, 2025 Steven Fewer, principal security researcher, Rapid7The unveiling of the European Union Vulnerability Database last month couldn't have come at a better time, said Steven Fewer, principal security researcher at Rapid7.
Dutch Minister Warns of Heightened Chinese Espionage Threats

5 days ago | bankinfosecurity.com | Akshaya Asokan

Dutch Semiconductor Sector Among Chinese Targets Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 2, 2025 Chinese hackers are after advanced Dutch technology. (Image: Nick N A/Shutterstock) Chinese nation state groups ramped up espionage campaigns against Dutch critical infrastructure in recent months, said a state official who added that discussions are underway in the European Union on how to minimize Chinese threats.
US Sanctions Romance Bait Scam Digital Infrastructure Host

1 week ago | bankinfosecurity.com | Akshaya Asokan

Funnull Technology Is Content Delivery Network for Criminals, Says US Treasury Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 30, 2025 Iamge: Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock The U.S. government sanctioned a Philippine firm it said is linked to a majority of known romance bait scam websites, sites powered by trafficked workers who deceive victims into funneling money into fake investments.
UK Launches 'Kill Web' Linking Cyber Operations and Military

1 week ago | bankinfosecurity.com | Akshaya Asokan

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime New Cyber and Electromagnetic Command Pitched as Lessons Learned from Ukraine Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 29, 2025 UK Defense Secretary John Health leaving No. 10 Downing after a cabinet meeting on Feb. 25, 2025.