Kaspersky held its annual Cybersecurity Weekend for Asia Pacific Countries recently in Sri Lanka, offering an overview of the latest cybersecurity developments and potential threats in the region.
The event highlighted ransomware as a major threat, with the proliferation of AI adding complexity to cyberattacks. Leading cybersecurity experts, including journalists, CTOs, and executives, were provided with insights into the most pressing cybersecurity challenges, especially the risks associated with AI.
Adrian Hia, Managing Director of Kaspersky's APAC region, emphasized the need for organizations to adjust their cybersecurity posture, particularly concerning AI integration.
He highlighted the importance of data compliance, cyber resiliency, and having a comprehensive incident response policy to ensure rapid recovery from attacks. Igor Kuznetsov, Director of Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT), noted that ransomware remains the most common global cybercrime, often facilitated by exploiting vulnerable applications and compromised credentials.
He also warned of the growing threat of supply chain compromises, which often go undetected until after an attack has succeeded. The most frequently targeted industries include government entities, financial institutions, and manufacturing companies.
The summit also discussed AI's increasing role in cybercrime, particularly in enhancing social engineering attacks and coding malware.
