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Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
  • Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings
  • Jaguar Racing driver, Sam Bird, scythed through the field, climbing 15 places to finish in seventh in Berlin
  • Heartbreak for Mitch Evans as his car didn’t launch off the line today due to a technical fault
  • New Zealander, Mitch Evans, finished fourth overall in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship with five podiums just nine points from the winner
  • Briton, Sam Bird finished sixth in the championship with two wins, three podiums and a pole position
RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Berlin, Germany, 15 August 2021 – Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings after a unpredictable season finale on the Berlin Tempelhof circuit. This season has been the most successful so far in Jaguar Racing’s five-year Formula E campaign with seven podiums, two wins, one pole position and 177 points scored. The British team narrowly missed out of victory by just four points from Mercedes EQ.

New Zealander, Mitch Evans, finished fourth overall in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship securing five podiums for the British team. Teammate, Sam Bird finished sixth in the championship with two wins, three podiums and a pole position.

The final race of the championship started with heartbreak for front-runner Mitch Evans and the team as his racecar had a technical fault and didn’t launch off the line. By making it into Super Pole from group one and qualifying third the Kiwi put himself in a great position to win the drivers’ title.

Briton, Sam Bird, secured valuable points and held off the chasing pack in the teams’ championship. Despite a tricky qualifying, he scythed his way through the field, climbing fifteen places to finish seventh.

RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

James Barclay, Team Director Jaguar Racing, said: “As a team, we put ourselves in a position to fight for both the drivers’ and teams’ championship this season and that’s what we’re most proud of. It was a massive shame for Mitch in the season finale, the team have worked so hard all season to put both of our drivers and Jaguar Racing into the championship fight. Sam performed an incredible drive through the field today, gaining 15 places to secure runners-up in the teams’ world championship. This has been our best season and we have made huge progress – seven podiums, two wins, one pole position and only four points off first place is an amazing achievement. I would like to thank all our commercial partners who contribute to our success and our loyal fans. Congratulations to Nyck de Vries and Mercedes – they fought hard to the very end. We’ll be back next year to fight for the title and to make it to the top step.”

Sam Bird, #10 Jaguar Racing driver, said: “A good day in the office for me – I really enjoyed coming through the field and I was determined to get a good finish for the team. I’m really gutted for Mitch who was in with a great shot today. The team have done an amazing job all year and I’d like to thank every single person and our fans for everything this season. I can’t wait to start my second season with Jaguar in Formula E”

Mitch Evans, #20 Jaguar Racing driver, said: “We appeared to have some failure after the launch in the car today. It was over before it even started so it was obviously not meant to be this year. I’m gutted for the whole team to not get a run at it today but to be able to finish second in the teams’ championship is still huge progress. I want to thank everyone who has put in so much hard work this year. We’ll come back fighting again next year.”

RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
RACING FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN SEASON SEVEN OF THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Jaguar Racing look forward to season eight of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship where the team will continue to fight for more points, podiums and wins which is due to start on 28 / 29 January 2022 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

JWA Dubai launches inaugural call for entries

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – The Jewellery World Awards (JWA), a prestigious and well respected event for the international jewellery and gemstone industry, launches JWA Dubai, its regional edition that recognises the growing importance of the trade in the Middle East. The awards ceremony will be part of JGT Dubai (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai), a joint premium exhibition by Informa Markets Jewellery – the world’s largest B2B jewellery fairs organiser – and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG).

 

JWA Dubai will recognise and honour outstanding achievements and contributions made in this region. It is accepting entry submissions in three of its four categories from now until 21 October 2021, Thursday.

 

The 2021 JWA Dubai categories are:

1.       Brand of the Year – Retail

2.       Outstanding Enterprise of the Year

3.       Young Entrepreneur of the Year (age 40 and below)

4.       Lifetime Achievement Award (by nomination)

 

“We are thrilled to launch JWA Dubai to identify, recognise and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the gemstone and jewellery community in the Middle East. We see a lot of potential for growth and development in this high-performing region, which plays an important role in the global industry. We look forward to receiving entries from entrepreneurs and businesses from this part of the world,” shares Letitia Chow, Chairperson & Founder of Jewellery World Awards at Informa Markets Jewellery.

 

To submit their entries and to peruse the criteria for judging, interested parties may register on www.JWADubai.com.

 

Nirupa Bhatt, a well-regarded gemstone and jewellery expert, has also been named as one of the principal judges. Prior to becoming Consulting Advisor at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) India, she also served as Managing Director of GIA India and the Middle East from 2008 until 2020, and introduced the organisation to more than 60 locations in India, the Middle East and Turkey. Bhatt is also a business success coach and leadership circle practitioner. 

 

“The Middle East is a very unique and interesting region that caters to local and international consumers. My compliments to the JWA team for launching JWA Dubai in recognition of the efforts of these outstanding businesses and the region’s ­­growing market share,” said Bhatt.

 

The first edition of JWA Dubai is supported by Official Partner, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), and will culminate in a highly anticipated gala dinner at JGT Dubai (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai) on 21 February 2022, Tuesday.


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Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration, Helping Local NGOs Thrive with Video Storytelling, Three Winners Shortlisted as Catalysts for Social Impact

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration (JC ENGAGE) has just completed the first round of Video Storytelling workshop journey in 2021 with 14 NGO teams in Hong Kong serving across various sectors of society powered by a team of 32 passionate skill-based volunteers from the corporate sector.

Research suggests that the top 3 challenges for NGOs to engage the community are funding, manpower and an effective strategy. To help NGOs communicate with their stakeholders effectively, Asian Charity Services (ACS) has launched a 3-year program, named Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration, funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, to get the many impactful NGO stories heard, increase their organizational profile and expand their reach in the crowded digital space.

 

This cannot be timelier than in the current social distancing and COVID-19 environment where digital is an essential element in everything we do.

 

In May, 45 NGO participants from 14 NGO teams and 32 volunteers started their journey on video storytelling with ACS. They learnt the fundamentals of video storytelling and video making tips via an eLearning course followed by an interactive half-day workshop to discuss, learn, share and create an impactful story for their organization.  

 

With insights from professional communications practitioners, Perry Lam and Iris Chan, to working together with ACS volunteers in the breakout sessions, NGO participants reviewed their communications objectives and prepared themselves to create a story to be remembered. The workshop series ended with a lively panel discussion moderated by Treena Nairne, with avid storytellers including Iris Chan, John Jamison and Maxime Vanhollebeke. 

 

12 NGO teams have submitted their final videos (link) and on June 8, they pitched their stories in front of our judge panellists including local celebrity and event host Astrid Chan, and communications consultant, Iris Chan. After lots of sweat and dedication, 3 NGO teams: Agency for Volunteer Service, Hong Kong Society for the Blind, PathFinders Limited have been awarded with professional video production service worth HKD60,000 each to realize their stories with professional video production house.  The videos helped all NGOs to bring their stories to the wider community with positive feedback from the judges all around. 

 

Judges’ Comments:

 “I was happy to see how there are actually so many local NGOs serving the needs of Hong Kong.  As a result of this event, I have become more informed about their meaningful contributions and ability to deliver love and compassion to society, and I am thankful for all the NGOs and wish them all the best of luck going forward.” Astrid Chan, Reputable Host in Hong Kong & Corporate Trainer.

 

 “I was inspired by the objectives of the JC ENGAGE program to empower NGOS in digital storytelling – an important skill for today’s stakeholder engagement.  Being a judge and a speaker of the program, I particularly enjoyed watching the videos of participating NGOs, and seeing how they turned what they ad learnt into engaging and meaningful video ideas in a short few weeks.” Iris Chan, Regional Client Leader, PACT.

 

About the Winners:

Agency for Volunteer Service (“AVS”), founded in 1970, is an NGO that offers a referral service for those who wish to volunteer and organizations requiring the service of volunteers.  From mentorship to community involvement, AVS serves the needs of many in society across a variety of sector needs.  AVS, through its video, impressed the judges with a clear portrayal of its services covering a wide range of needs. 

 

Hong Kong Society for the Blind (“HKSB”), founded in 1956, provides a wide range of services covering eye care and low vision, primarily supporting the vision impaired and improving the mental health and overall well-being of these individuals.  Through its touching video, HKSB promotes its Mindful Music program to its supporters, using music to uplift the moods and brighten up the days of the visually impaired elderly.

 

PathFinders Limited, founded in 2007, protects and supports the children of migrant domestic mothers in Hong Kong.  The organization was founded on the belief that no child should be born alone and be deprived of medical support, shelter and identity.  Having served almost 7000 babies, the organization is committed to supporting the welfare of children.  This team wowed the judges and viewers during the pitching segment, delivering a professional pitch to capture the importance of supporting the children of migrant domestic workers.    

 

There are so many meaningful NGOs in Hong Kong serving our community with inspiring stories that are waiting to be discovered.   In August, we will be holding a Digital Campaign series to propel our NGO partners’ abilities to voice these stories on the digital landscape and effectively reach into the minds and hearts of their target audience.  To sign up or learn more about this event as an NGO or a volunteer, please contact us at “email address”.

 

About Asian Charity Services

Asian Charity Services (ACS) offers customized philanthropic services to enable foundations and corporates to engage and impact NGOs in a meaningful and innovative way. ACS provides training and support for capacity-building, and help bridge the gap between funders and non-profits. To learn more, visit https://www.asiancharityservices.org / or follow @asiancharityservices on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration

JC ENGAGE is a digital exploration program for staff from non-profit organizations. We aim to equip NGOs with the knowledge of storytelling taught by subject matter experts and executing a digital campaign. Through this journey, non-profit communication with stakeholders can be better, stronger and deeper. To learn more, visit https://engage.asiancharityservices.org/

#AsianCharityServices #JCENGAGE

foodpanda Launches pandamart Virtually

Mrs Thanyalat Chaleunsouk, Managing Director of Delivery Hero (Lao) Sole Co.,Ltd.
Mrs Thanyalat Chaleunsouk, Managing Director of Delivery Hero (Lao) Sole Co.,Ltd.

foodpanda announced the launch of its 1st pandamart for Laos yesterday. foodpanda’s grocery cloud store provides consumers with convenient and easy access to more than 2,000 grocery and household products, delivered within 25 minutes. 

Laos Confirms 349 New Cases of Covid-19 with New Red Zone in Vientiane

Lao People in Face Masks to Prevent Covid-19 in Laos

Laos has confirmed 349 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10,441.

Razer Merchants Services Bags Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer Award By Paynet For Industry Leading Growth

Razer Merchant Services awarded the Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer at PayNet Malaysia’s Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Award 2021 for number of merchants acquired, FPX transactions volume generation and FPX volume growth.

SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – Razer Merchant Services (RMS), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, has been recognized as the Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer at the Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Award 2021 organised by Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet Malaysia), the national payments network and shared central infrastructure for Malaysia’s financial markets.

The annual award honors banks, non-bank participants, businesses and government agencies for their efforts and contribution to the nation’s cashless agenda. According to a JPMorgan’s E-commerce Payments Trends: Malaysia report, FPX Payments is identified as the preferred method of payments by e-commerce users in Malaysia and is expected to account for 48% of all e-commerce payments in 2021.

“Razer Merchant Services Sdn Bhd was recognised as Best FPX Acquirer for Non-Bank category of the Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Award 2021 for its role and contribution to the growth of FPX including volume generation, volume growth and number of merchants acquired during 2020. With this recognition, we look forward to their continued support in propelling the adoption of e-payments further in this country,” said PayNet Malaysia’s Director of Retail Payments Services, Mr. Khairuan Abdul Rahman.

“We are deeply honored by the prestigious award and would like to thank PayNet for the recognition. This is a testament of the strides we have made in our fintech business over the last few years since we embarked on this journey and are highly appreciative of the trust and continuous support of our merchants. Razer Fintech continues to see further momentum in the first half of 2021 with B2B payments Total Payment Volume (TPV) growing at high double-digit year on year. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest and grow our capabilities in the region to address the needs of our merchants,” Razer Fintech CEO, Lee Li Meng said.

RMS merchants, Hermo, Doctor2U and BP Healthcare Group shared their congratulating messages and commendations to RMS on the award and renewed their continued trust in the payment solutions provider.

“RMS has maintained secure and reliable FPX integration of Doctor2U & BP Healthcare platform since 2011. We look forward to continuous reliability and growth with RMS,” said Founder & CEO of Doctor2U and Executive Director of BP Healthcare Group, Garvy Beh.

“We are truly grateful towards the support from RMS, be it the maintenance and support for any payment issues. This has indeed helped us in providing the overall user shopping experience especially during check out. We are looking forward for future collaborations and further development together with Razer Merchant Services,” said CEO of Hermo, CK Khong.

ABOUT RAZER FINTECH

Backed by the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers synonymous with the youth and millennials, Razer Fintech is the financial technology arm of Razer Inc. Established in April 2018, Razer Fintech has grown to become one of the largest O2O digital payment networks in SEA and has processed over billions of dollars in total payment value.

Razer Merchant Services is a leading B2B (business-to-business) solution encompassing:

RMS Online: Card processing gateway supporting global scheme cards and over 110 payment methods, powering online payments for global blue-chip merchants in SEA including Grab, Lazada, Facebook, Shopee, Taobao.com, and more.

RMS Offline: SEA’s largest offline payment network of over 1 million physical acceptance points across SEA. RMS Offline also extends point-of-sale services (such as bill payments and telco reloads), cash-over-counter services (including Razer Pay top-ups and fulfilment of e-commerce purchases), distribution of third party point-of-sale activation (POSA) cards, and merchant acquiring services for Razer Pay and other third-party e-wallets.

For more information, please visit our website here.

Merchants interested in online payment services, please email us at sales-sa@razer.com. Merchants interested in offline reloads, please email us at bd-offline-my@razer.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RazerMerchantServices

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razermerchantservices/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/razer_ms

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/razermerchantservices

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/razermerchantservices

#RazerFintech

Osler Health International launches health app, myOslerHealth, for improved data accessibility

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – Finding a trusted healthcare provider is a priority, especially when you’re not in your home country and are in the midst of a pandemic. As a global-minded primary care GP looking after the families’ health, Osler Health International boasts a team of doctors with international expertise, well-poised to offer trusted medical care to the diaspora based in Singapore. Opened only last year, the clinic has gone from strength to strength with a first clinic at Raffles Hotel Arcade and a second clinic at Star Vista, (Buona Vista).

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, individuals across the globe are now shifting their attention to the accessibility and availability of quality healthcare. Recognising this, Osler Health launched a health app in March 2021, enabling patients to access their medical records including vaccinations, test results, billing, and COVID-19 status on one platform. “When we founded Osler Health, we wanted to develop a new kind of healthcare – one that was more compassionate and enables patients to be fully cognizant of their own health journey,” notes Dr Foong Tsin Uin, Co-Founder and practicing GP. Called myOslerHealth, the app puts power back into the hands of the patients, giving them a bird’s eye view of their personal medical data, giving holistic medicine a new meaning.

The app demonstrates several key features. Patients and their doctors can track height and weight, blood pressure and pulse changes, display medication and vaccination records that are downloadable, and relevant blood test results. Not only does this give the patient full visibility of their own health records, it allows for a seamless cooperation among other healthcare specialists and allied health professionals they may be visiting, such as dieticians and nutritionists. Keeping in line with current developments, the app also displays records of the patient’s COVID-19 vaccinations, swab tests, Pre-Departure Test certificates and overseas COVID-19 vaccinations. Having built a reputation for efficiency with COVID-19 Pre-Departure tests, Osler Health is the go-to clinic for accurate information and timely guidance on travel processes. Patients will receive the notarized PCR test results in hardcopy and in the myOslerApp for easy access. The latest COVID-19 service offered is the ability to verify overseas COVID-19 vaccination records alongside any COVID-19 swabs required. These results will also be available on the app, now available to all patients registered with Osler Health International on both Google Play and Apple’s App Store.

About Osler Health International

Osler Health International is an ethically-run practice delivering bespoke medical care for the whole family, leveraging on the collective experience of their internationally-trained pool of doctors, focusing on the international/ expatriate market in Singapore.

For more information, visit our website here.

#OslerHealthInternational

SonicWall: Record 304.7 Million Ransomware Attacks Eclipse 2020 Global Total in Just 6 Months

  • Ransomware showed massive year-to-date spikes in the U.S. (185%), U.K. (144%)
  • Ryuk, Cerber, SamSam top families of the year, making up 64% of all ransomware volume
  • Government, education, healthcare, retail verticals increasingly targeted by ransomware
  • Up 59% year-to-date globally, IoT malware continues growth since 2018
  • Cryptojacking malware remains a key threat, up 23% year-to-date globally and up 22% in the U.S.
  • SonicWall’s patented RTDMI™ finding more never-before-seen malware than ever, posting a 54% year-to-date increase over the first half of 2020

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – In the first half of 2021, ransomware attacks skyrocketed, eclipsing the entire volume for 2020 in only six months, according to the mid-year update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report published today. In a new paradigm for cybercrime, SonicWall is analyzing how threat actors are using any means possible to further their malicious intents.

With high-profile attacks against established technology and infrastructure, ransomware is now more prevalent than ever. Through the first half of 2021, SonicWall recorded global ransomware volume of 304.7 million, surpassing 2020’s full-year total (304.6 million) — a 151% year-to-date increase.

 

“In a year driven by anxiety and uncertainty, cybercriminals have continued to accelerate attacks against innocent people and vulnerable institutions,” said SonicWall President and CEO Bill Conner. “This latest data shows that sophisticated threat actors are tirelessly adapting their tactics and embracing ransomware to reap financial gain and sow discord. With remote working still widespread, businesses continue to be highly exposed to risk, and criminals are acutely aware of uncertainty across the cyber landscape. It’s crucial that organizations move toward a modern Boundless Cybersecurity approach to protect against both known and unknown threats, particularly when everyone is more remote, more mobile and less secure than ever.”

Ransomware running rampant

After posting record highs in both April and May, SonicWall recorded another new high of 78.4 million ransomware attacks in June 2021 alone. Ransomware volume showed massive year-to-date spikes in the U.S. (185%) and the U.K. (144%). Accounting for 64% of all recorded ransomware attacks, Ryuk, Cerber and SamSam were the top three ransomware families in the first half of the year, as recorded by SonicWall Capture Labs.

 

The top five regions most impacted by ransomware in the first half of 2021 were the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa and Brazil. Across the U.S., the five hardest-hit states were Florida (111.1 million), New York (26.4 million), Idaho (20.5 million), Louisiana (8.8 million) and Rhode Island (8.8 million).

 

“The continued rise of ransomware, cryptojacking and other unique forms of malware targeted at monetization, along with their evolution of tactics, are evidence that cybercriminal activity always follows the money and rapidly adapts to new opportunities and changing environments,” said SonicWall Vice President of Platform Architecture Dmitriy Ayrapetov.

 

In line with spikes in global data, SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers also recorded alarming ransomware spikes across key verticals, including government (917%), education (615%), healthcare (594%) and retail (264%) organizations.

 
Patented RTDMI finding, blocking more never-seen-before variants than ever

In the fight against known and unknown threats, SonicWall’s patented Real-Time Deep Memory InspectionTM (RTDMI) identified record numbers of never-before-seen malware, posting a 54% year-to-date increase over the first half of 2020.

 

RTDMI technology blocks more advanced and unknown malware compared to traditional behavior-based sandboxing methods, and with a lower false-positive rate. This can be seen in the latest ICSA Labs Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) Q2 test results, where the SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service with RTDMI detected 100% of previously unknown threats with zero false positives across 33 consecutive days of testing.

 

In its most recent test administered in the second quarter of 2021, ICSA conducted a total of 1,144 tests against Capture ATP, with a mixture of 544 new and little-known malicious samples and 600 innocuous applications. Capture ATP correctly identified 100% of malicious samples while allowing all clean samples through. It was the sixth consecutive ICSA ATD certification for Capture ATP, and second ‘perfect score’ in as many quarters.

 

“Third-party validation is hard earned, particularly in today’s fast-moving threat landscape,” said SonicWall Vice President of Software Engineering & Threat Research Alex Dubrovsky. “Consecutive perfect certifications is a testament to the SonicWall team and our continued quest to arm organizations with intelligence and technology that help protect them from the most dangerous cyber threats.”

Malware continues to fall, non-standard port attacks down

Last year, SonicWall recorded a drop in global malware attacks, a trend that continued in the first half of 2021 with a 24% drop in malware volume worldwide. As threat actors become more sophisticated — using ransomware, cryptojacking and other types of cyberattacks to launch surgical strikes — the need for “spray-and-pray” malware attempts have lessened, decreasing overall volume.

Malware attacks via non-standard ports also fell in 2021 after hitting record highs in 2020. These attacks, which aim to increase payloads by bypassing traditional firewall technologies, represent 14% of all malware attempts in the first half of 2021, down from 24% year to date.

 

Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President, Regional Sales APAC adds “The pandemic drove the effectiveness and volume of cyberattacks to historic highs. Remote workforces, a charged political climate, record prices of cryptocurrency, and threat actors weaponizing cloud storage and tools created new and numerous attack vectors on targets. Threats that were once thought to be two or three years away are now a reality with do-it-yourself, cloud-based tools creating an army of cybercriminals armed with the same devastating force and impact of a nation-state or larger criminal enterprise.” He continues “It’s imperative the IT industry stay ahead of these mounting threats, strengthen relationships between private and government sectors, and formulate more coordinated efforts to swiftly share threat intelligence and act upon it.”


Cryptojacking malware remains a concern

After having made an unexpected revival in 2020, cryptojacking malware continued to climb through the first half of 2021 as cryptocurrency prices remain high. From January to June, SonicWall threat researchers recorded 51.1 million cryptojacking attempts, representing a 23% increase over the same six-month period last year.

Europe was particularly ravaged, recording a 248% year-to-date rise in cryptojacking malware. This increase highlights the volatile shifts of a market cybercriminals have come to leverage due to their high desire for online anonymity when it comes to lucrative payouts.

IoT vector continues to serve threats

Last year, employees packed their belongings and went home in droves, introducing millions of new devices to the network and millions of openings for cybercrime. This year, Internet of Things (IoT) malware attacks have continued to increase, rising 59% year-to-date globally, a trend stemming back to 2018.

While the U.S. saw a slightly smaller 15% year-to-date increase in IoT malware, Europe and Asia also saw alarming rises of 113% and 190%, respectively, in IoT malware volume.

 

SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers collect and analyze threat intelligence data from 1.1 million sensors in over 215 countries and territories. This includes cross-vector, threat-related information shared among SonicWall security systems, including firewalls, email security devices, endpoint security solutions, honeypots, content filtering systems and the SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) multi-engine sandbox; SonicWall internal malware analysis automation framework; malware and IP reputation data from tens of thousands of firewalls and email security devices around the globe; and shared threat intelligence from more than 50 industry collaboration groups and research organizations.

 

To download the full mid-year update of the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, please visit www.sonicwall.com/threatreport.

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About SonicWall

SonicWall delivers Boundless Cybersecurity for the hyper-distributed era in a work reality where everyone is remote, mobile and unsecure. SonicWall safeguards organizations mobilizing for their new business normal with seamless protection that stops the most evasive cyberattacks across boundless exposure points and increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled workforces. By knowing the unknown, providing real-time visibility and enabling breakthrough economics, SonicWall closes the cybersecurity business gap for enterprises, governments and SMBs worldwide. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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