WhatsApp is the leading messenger app in Singapore, it is the popular platform associated with one’s colleagues, friends and family, hence, trust has been established. Scammers are looking to abuse this trust to gain an entry point to not just…
Industrial networks of energy and ICS integration companies hit by more cyberattacks than any other industry in H2, 2017
Industrial networks of energy and ICS integration companies hit by more cyberattacks than any other industry in H2, 2017 Almost 40% of all industrial control systems (ICS) in energy organizations protected by Kaspersky Lab solutions were attacked by malware at…
Eyeing companies’ most valuable assets, cybercriminals deployed more strategic cyberattacks in 2017
Eyeing companies’ most valuable assets, cybercriminals deployed more strategic cyberattacks in 2017 Trend Micro’s 2017 Security Roundup Report also reveals a dip in overall ransomware threats; but APAC still the most affected region SINGAPORE, March 12, 2018 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a…
New Year, New Threats: Five Predictions for 2018 from IBM Security
In 2017, we saw record numbers of personally identifiable information such as social security numbers, addresses, birthdays and more be exposed through major breaches. At the same time, rapid technology innovation continued to rise across industries: according to Gartner, adoption of…
New Report: Cyberattacks on Businesses Increased 23 Percent as ‘New Mafia’ Hits the Digital Streets in 2017
New Report: Cyberattacks on Businesses Increased 23 Percent as ‘New Mafia’ Hits the Digital Streets in 2017 Based on proprietary data, research shows an almost 2,000 percent increase in ransomware detections since 2015 A paradigm shift must occur from shaming businesses…
Consumers in China Want Connected Cars but Lack Cybersecurity Awareness
Irdeto today released China’s findings from its global survey on consumer attitudes towards cybersecurity in connected cars. 67% of consumers in China either already own a connected car or have plans to buy one in the future, which is considerably higher…
Quann partners with Claroty to protect Singapore’s critical infrastructures from cyberattacks
Quann partners with Claroty to protect Singapore’s critical infrastructures from cyberattacks Powered by Claroty’s innovative technologies, Quann’s advanced Operational Technology (OT) security solution enables full visibility to all assets and traffic and provides actionable alerts for critical infrastructure SINGAPORE –…
Kaspersky Lab Researcher Creates Free Software Tool for Collecting Remote Evidence After Cyber-Attacks
Kaspersky Lab Researcher Creates Free Software Tool for Collecting Remote Evidence After Cyber-Attacks 06 July 2017 To overcome the need for investigators to travel far and wide to gather evidence from infected computers after a cyberattack, a Kaspersky Lab expert…
Massive ransomware attack in USA, Russia and the UK
By Daniel Lee, Communications APAC, Acronis Asia In the wake of the massive ransomware attacks over the past 24-hours, many organizations are waking up to the fact that ransomware isn’t something that just happens to “other people”. The threat, as…
Telstra launches new software solutions as part of its international Applications Portfolio
Telstra launches new software solutions as part of its international Applications Portfolio 22 March 2017 – Telstra today announced it is drawing on the investments made through its venture capital arm Telstra Ventures to add five new innovative solutions to its international…
To catch a hacker: The subtle mistakes of an attack
To catch a hacker: The subtle mistakes of an attack For all the benefits that it brings, new technology tends to open up a wealth of opportunities for malicious parties to compromise sensitive data. Even as businesses strive to protect themselves by employing advanced cyber security…
Asia Pacific endured the most cyberattacks in 2016
Asia Pacific endured the most cyberattacks in 2016 The region was a honeypot for a variety of attacks, underscoring the urgent need for a cross-generational security approach in the new year SINGAPORE, March 15, 2017 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global…