APAC Intelligence Insights Report, August 2025

What’s Inside the APAC August 2025 Report?

Dive into the August 2025 edition of Group-IB’s Intelligence Insights – Your monthly resource for the most notable cybersecurity trends and incidents across APAC. This edition brings together major threat developments, attack patterns and strategic recommendations to help you stay ahead of cyber adversaries.

APAC Regional Trends

MuddyWater’s Multi-Stage Phishing Play

Discover how this advanced persistent threat group uses fake recruitment emails and remote-access malware to infiltrate finance teams across the region.

Fortinet Under Fire From Global VPN Brute-Force Surge

Explore the tactics and targets in the wave of brute-force attacks hammering Fortinet SSL VPNs and FortiManager systems across various APAC countries including Japan and Hong Kong.

UNC6040’s Salesforce Vishing Scheme

Linked to the ShinyHunters group, UNC6040 leverages voice phishing (vishing) to compromise Salesforce environments and exfiltrate sensitive data.

Diplomatic Deception by Homeland Justice

Explore how Homeland Justice used hijacked diplomatic accounts to launch malware-laced spear-phishing attacks amid rising geopolitical tensions, and what governments need to do now.

Hacktivist Crossfire as Cambodia-Thailand Cyber Clashes Intensify

Uncover the techniques used by rival hacktivist groups to escalate attacks against each other amid rising political tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, and our actionable recommendations on how to stay protected.

Why You Must Read This Report

Keeping up with the latest intelligence is critical as cyber threats grow more complex. In this month’s report, you will learn:

Unique Trends & Data

An in-depth analysis of ransomware operations, account compromises, and the latest hacktivist movements happening across the APAC region.

Guidance From Security Experts

From boosting staff awareness to deploying advanced detection technologies, gain practical advice to reinforce your cyber defenses.

A Smarter Approach To Cyber Defense

Group-IB’s Intelligence Insights tracks the latest emerging threats, and empowers organisations with strategic foresight to build long-term resilience. Download the report today, and equip your team with knowledge to navigate the ever-changing cyber landscape.

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