Author: Techie.lk

North Korean state-backed hackers are using artificial intelligence to bolster cyberattacks against targets in the military, diplomacy and academia, a report has found. Kimsuky, a hacking group linked to North Korea’s intelligence services, has used AI-generated documents in a “pattern” of spear-phishing attacks since 2026, the South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians said in the report released on Monday. The attacks have used AI to automate the creation of malicious files disguised as legitimate documents, such as research reports and invitations, Seoul-based Genians said. To avoid detection, Kimsuky has used open-source tools such as Ollama, GPT-4All, and Msty to run large…

Vietnam’s Vinspace has announced that it will partner with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites next year. Vinspace said on Tuesday that it will use SpaceX’s Transporter ride-share programme to deploy the satellites into orbit in the second quarter of 2027. The missions will allow Vinspace to test its technology in real-world conditions, expand international cooperation and gradually commercialise space technology, the Hanoi-based aerospace company said in a statement. Under the agreement, Vinspace will be responsible for the research, development, manufacturing and operation of the satellites after their launch into space, according to the statement. “Testing domestically developed…

Momentro has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IACT College, becoming a recognised Education Partner to one of Malaysia’s most established institutions for marketing, advertising, communications, and creative talent. Momentro is an AI-powered growth infrastructure company with its main offices in Sri Lanka and regional offices in Malaysia and Australia. The company connects market intelligence, customer data, technology, workflows and teams into one unified operating infrastructure that helps businesses understand their markets, identify growth opportunities, make smarter commercial decisions, and execute across marketing, sales, operations and customer experience. Through this partnership, students at IACT will gain hands-on access…

Touli, a civic impact platform built by DWorld and developed with Sri Lankan technology partner SoftSora, has launched in Colombo with founding youth partners AIESEC Sri Lanka and Women in Tech Sri Lanka. The platform rewards people for doing good in their communities. Across four pillars, Social, Environment, Personal Wellbeing and Education, users complete real world actions such as volunteering, mentoring and environmental clean ups. Each action is verified through Touli’s AI system, creating a transparent record of impact. Verified points cannot be bought, sold or exchanged for cash. They can only be redeemed for local experiences matched by Touli’s…

Sounding the alarm against the recent severe threats on enterprises and government organisations, Kaspersky tackled the visibility gap plaguing the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, and how Security Operations Center (SOC) in the age of AI can help. You cannot defend what you cannot see. “As speed and connectivity reshape modern enterprises and organisations in the region, driven mainly by AI and its applications, security teams face growing blindspots across IT and OT environments. As a result, cybersecurity today is no longer just a race against time. It’s a race against invisibility,” says Hia. New era of cybersecurity Hia tackled key cybersecurity trends…

Threat actors have been busy during the first half of 2026, waging various attacks against companies and individuals in Asia Pacific (APAC). Recent data from Kaspersky showed a slight increase in backdoors, more than 2 million password stealers, and a quarter of a million ransomware attacks foiled in the region from January to June. Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) also warns against the rising attacks on supply chains, globally. The cyber threat landscape across APAC remained highly active in the first half of 2026, with Kaspersky detecting and blocking 75 million attacks originating from online resources. The findings…

Laptop.lk, The Technocity Ltd., recently recognised outstanding academic excellence by presenting state-of-the-art Lenovo laptops to exceptional G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) students representing all 25 districts of the country. The prestigious awards ceremony was held at the 606 The Address, Colombo and was attended by Prime Minister’s Office Additional Secretary A.B.M. Ashraff, Zonal Directors from the Education Ministry, Lenovo South Asia Director Naveen Kejriwal, Lenovo India Regional Head – Overseas Business Shekhar Karmakar, The Technocity Ltd., Chairman Famy Ismail, Laptop.lk Director and The Technocity Ltd., Head of Sales Minhaj Farook, the senior management of Laptop.lk, together with principals, teachers, parents, and…

Sri Lanka’s relationship with artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold. According to the Digital Outlook Sri Lanka 2026 report, 81 percent of the island’s internet users now use AI to search for information, with a quarter abandoning traditional search engines entirely. However, as millions turn to tools like ChatGPT for educational, financial, and medical queries, experts warn that algorithmically generated confidence is dangerously outpacing basic digital literacy. Eight in ten Sri Lankan internet users now build AI into their information-search habits, and a quarter have dropped Google-style search altogether. New survey data suggests the island’s relationship with artificial intelligence…

In the misty highlands of Nuwara Eliya, where generations of estate workers have bent over tea bushes from dawn to dusk, a quiet revolution is taking root. A single machine, placed in the hands of a tea plucker, is rewriting decades old rules about what a day’s labour can earn, and who gets to earn it. Berendina Development Services (Guarantee) Limited (BDS) is a Sri Lanka based non-profit, community development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihood enhancement, has spent years standing shoulder to shoulder with estate communities. BDS latest intervention, a bold push to mechanize tea…

For over 20 years Zone24x7 has been at the forefront of the global tech sector, bringing together cutting-edge research and meaningful business impact. Headquartered in the USA and with a tech talent hub located in Sri Lanka, Zone24x7 specializes in building intelligent solutions and products. Comprising, but not limited to, quality engineering services, digital payments, augmented warehouse management systems, data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) solutions, Zone24x7 has been redefining how enterprises operate, engage, and grow, for more than two decades. Techie.LK recently had a conversation with Zone24x7’s General Manager Vipula Liyanaarachchi, who has over 20 years…