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By: Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder, Keeper Security Whether it is restarting the router to get their WiFi to connect or closing 20 open browser tabs to speed up their phones, children have long been performing simple tech jobs for their parents and caregivers. According to Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, smartphone ownership in seniors has ballooned to 89%…
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By: Germaine Tan, VP of Cyber Risk Management, Darktrace We’re all familiar with QR codes. Go to a café, and chances are they’ll have a QR code on their menu to make ordering seamless. Many products now feature a QR code on their packaging to make finding information about what you’re buying easier. In fact, Juniper…
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By: Nick Turnbull, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan, BeyondTrust Last February, Singapore observed several instances in which user data that were stored on Network Access Storage (NAS) systems were erased. In each incident, a ransom note was left behind, demanding cryptocurrencies to restore the data. According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), threat actors gained access to…
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By: Sadiq Iqbal, Evangelist & Cyber security Advisor, Check Point Software Technologies, Australia/New Zealand Deepfakes have surged into the consumer and commercial consciousness alike owing to their growing sophistication. The ability to mimic a human at a higher quality than is now much more possible than ever before. That’s because access to the AI tools…
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By: Michal Lewy Harush, CIO, Aqua Security Looking further into the year 2024, Moshe Weis, CISO, Aqua Security identified three major threats that will continue to be top of mind for security teams globally and in the Asia Pacific region. Worthy of first mention are AI-powered threats and mitigation. This is far from surprising with the increasing adoption of AI in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies. As AI-driven threat actors become more sophisticated, organisations, too must deploy AI-driven…
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By: Jess Ng, Country Head, Singapore & Brunei, Fortinet In today’s digital-first era, Singapore faces a critical juncture in its approach to cybersecurity. With the growing adoption of hybrid and remote working models, the vulnerabilities within our digital infrastructures have never been more exposed. A 2023 survey commissioned by Fortinet, in collaboration with IDC, sheds light…
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By: Josh Cigna, Solutions Architect at Yubico If you immediately think of email when you think of phishing, you’re not alone. However, a new form of a text-based scam is making waves – highlighted by a seemingly legitimate text from the USPS which lets receivers know that their “package” arrived at the warehouse. To receive the…
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, recently announced the Singapore Budget 2024. The budget includes various allocations for social, living, and learning support, as well as industry investment in technology. Here’s what technology leaders have to say about the budget. Sam Liew, Chief Executive, Government Strategic Business Group, NCS “We are…
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By: Lekshmi Nair, Managing Principal, Synopsys Software Integrity Group In today’s digital landscape, insecure software can pose significant risks to businesses. Imagine the damage if a financial institution gets breached due to a security loophole in the software — It’s not just jeopardising sensitive data and intellectual property. There will also be financial loss from…
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Love may be blind but take a closer look when it is digital, as it could be a scam By: Jacqueline Jayne – Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 Valentine’s Day is upon us but unfortunately romance scams have taken a turn for the worst. Generative AI has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives with incredible positive advancements for the greater good. Conversely, AI has provided…
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