Phantom Taurus has stolen sensitive data from ministries of foreign affairs, embassies, diplomats and telecom networks in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, researchers said.

The Shadowserver Foundation put the figure at around 87,000 for a vulnerability rated as critical and first discovered in February.

ForeScout said one of them warranted rating at the maximum severity level, although DrayTek has issued patches.

The unattributed activity employs a sophisticated approach to steal data and monitor targets, researchers say.

The group allegedly has targeted the defense, local government, oil and natural gas and telecommunications sectors in places including North America.

AXA joins CNA Insurance as a recent ransomware attack victim in the insurance industry.

It's a supply-chain attack against a limited users of NoxPlayer, which allows people to play Android games on PCs and Macs.

The social media giant pinned the Vietnam-based activity on APT32, also known as Ocean Lotus.

It's the latest evidence Indian cardholders' data is being marketed for identity theft.

Twitter also announced it would no longer accept advertising from state-controlled news media.