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Fawry, Cairo’s largest e-payment platform, faces a ransomware attack. A cybersecurity company reported a ransomware attack on Cairo's largest e-payment platform, with a payment deadline set for November 28. As of now, Fawry's websites and applications are offline. The Central Bank of Egypt, confirming no identified threats, has initiated an investigation with plans to disclose findings later. To ensure security, customers are urged by Fawry to temporarily suspend their accounts.

Article 1: EGYPT: Cairo Based Banking and Technology Company Hit with Ransomware Attack

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In a major recent data breach that included over 815 million different records were exposed. This breach comes on the heels of a recent vulnerability discovery in an Indian government website, raising concerns about the public's trust in data security.

Brief 5: INDIA: 815 million Records Exposed, Posing a Threat to Data Security and Trust

Seiko, the Japanese watchmaker, disclosed a recent ransomware incident that resulted in 60,000 records breached. The compromised information includes customer data, contact information for business associates, and job applicant information.

Brief 4: JAPAN:  Seiko Watchmaking Reveals Ransomware Breach Exposing 60,000 Records

State sponsored systematic cyber espionage campaigns which aim to steal intellectual property and undermine key industries, with the rapid advancement of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence), innovative solutions to safeguard businesses, and national security.

Brief 3: CHINA: Persistent Espionage Threat Campaigns in Business Intellectual Property 

State-sponsored cyber group, TAG-74, poses a persistent threat to South Korean using social engineering tactics. Coordinated attacks from Beijing are being authorized to and for optional monetary gain.

Brief 2: CHINA: State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage Campaign Poses Threat to South Korea

The Peoples Republic of China has recently been on the rise for sponsorship of its own hackers like BlackTech, targeting nations left and right, paying out huge rewards for any digital cybercrime committed and guaranteed no repercussions from the state.

Brief 1: CHINA: Threat Levels Rise from State Sponsored Hackers