Security incident News

Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud.

Two Suspects Apprehended Following Failed Abduction Attempt in Mattegoda.

Serious Security Lapses Lead to $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud at Sri Lankan Treasury.

Rising Security Concerns in Bangladesh Amidst Extremist Resurgence Fears.

FBI Warns Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Face Global Arrest Risk.

A senior FBI official has warned that Chinese state-affiliated hackers lose their protection once they cross international borders, following the recent extradition of a Chinese national involved in the Hafnium cyber campaigns.

Suspect Apprehended with Toy Firearm at Kilinochchi May Day Rally.

Mali's Security Crisis Intensifies Following Coordinated Rebel Attacks.

Sri Lanka Treasury Investigates $2.5 Million Cyber Fraud Incident.

IMF Closely Monitoring $2.5 Million Cyber Breach at Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry.

The International Monetary Fund is monitoring a $2.5 million cyber heist targeting Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry, which occurred during a critical period of economic recovery and pending aid disbursement.

Government Launches Investigations into Multiple Cyberattacks Targeting State Infrastructure.

Sri Lankan authorities have launched high-level investigations following a cyberattack on the Public Administration Ministry and a separate financial theft involving the diversion of $2.5 million from the Finance Ministry.

Finance Ministry Initiates CID Probe Following Cyber Breach and Unauthorized Fund Transfer.

Government Investigating Major Cyber Heist at External Resources Department.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance is investigating a cyber breach at the External Resources Department, where hackers allegedly diverted a significant foreign currency payment. Authorities have involved the CID, SL-CERT, and the Financial Intelligence Unit.