Chandima Weerakody says he tested positive for Covid

Ransomware attacks on Sri Lankan businesses continue to surge

A total of 2,803 ransomware incidents were detected and blocked by Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Sri Lanka from January to December 2024. The 6% growth in attacks highlights the persistent threat of ransomware to organizations across industries, reinforcing the need for a robust cybersecurity strategy. Experts from the global cybersecurity company urge businesses of all sizes to strengthen their IT security posture, as targeted ransomware attacks continue to evolve into s

10 Apr, 2025

Rape remains the most frequently reported crime in Sri Lanka

Rape remains the most frequently reported crime in Sri Lanka with 2,252 cases of sexual harassment and close to 130,000 cases of domestic violence in 2024 alone; a significant increase from the pre-pandemic years, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka said. However, unreported crimes still far outnumber those that are reported, as many survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) fear victim blaming, inadequate support, or insensitive handling of their cases by la

10 Apr, 2025

Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs but China excluded

US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down Wednesday in his global trade war with a 90 day tariff pause for most countries — but slapped even more levies against China in what has become a brutal duel between the world’s two largest economies. Following days of global market turmoil, Wall Street stocks surged in reaction to Trump’s sudden announcement on his Truth Social network. “I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE” on higher tariffs that took effect on Wednesday, Trump said, adding that he

09 Apr, 2025