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How to prevent the ‘human element’ from being exploited in cyber breaches
As organisations act on their digital transformation plans to ensure business continuity, employees at the same time need to embrace a security mindset and culture.
Jul 28 2021 8:06AM
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Security lessons we can take heed from remote working
Whichever way you look, remote working does not provide the same level of protection within and outside the corporate firewall.
Jul 27 2021 8:07AM
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‘Burnt out’ cyber security professionals can make organisations even more vulnerable
Security analysts in Singapore are overwhelmed. Relieving the burden of mundane, repetitive tasks can reduce their workloads.
Jul 21 2021 8:04AM
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How to properly assess the risk management profile of your IT Vendor
Is your outsourced vendor protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and access in the same way you would?
Jul 19 2021 7:00AM
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Ransomware was a dominant threat in Singapore in 2020. What can we do?
The growth in ransomware attacks reflected a worrying worldwide trend and Singapore similarly was not spared. Industry players were not surprised and shared their advice for businesses.
Jul 14 2021 8:05AM
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How safe and effective is multifactor authentication against a cyber breach?
While MFA can significantly reduce cyber security risks, it is still susceptible to multiple exploitation methods.
Jul 12 2021 8:07AM
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Telekom Malaysia and Cyber Security Malaysia collaborate to stop emerging security threats
Both parties aim to advance digital forensic capabilities and enhance incident response services.
Jul 5 2021 10:07AM
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LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records
Personal information on members found for sale.
Jun 30 2021 4:03PM
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Cyber attackers increasingly targeting video gaming users
With many gaming platforms weak on protection, the industry is seeing rising volumes of cyber breaches – from credential stuffing to SQL injections and DDOS attacks.
Jun 30 2021 8:01AM
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Attacked by ransomware – should we pay or not pay?
Don't rush into a decision and consider all your options. Paying the ransom should really be the last resort.
Jun 28 2021 8:16AM
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Cybereason study shows that paying for ransomware can encourage even more attacks
Among APAC organisations suffering a second attack, a quarter faced the same threat actor from before.
Jun 25 2021 8:17AM
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‘In a WFH setup, every employee is a potential vulnerability.’
Take note – a piecemeal approach often results in an unwieldy patchwork of solutions that makes enterprise systems unnecessarily complex and resource-intensive.
Jun 24 2021 7:33AM
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Tips on avoiding security risks when your workforce goes remote
With remote and hybrid work setups becoming commonplace now, traditional network security barriers are dissolving. Here are some steps you can take to stay secure.
Jun 21 2021 12:50PM
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McDonald's falls prey to data breach in South Korea and Taiwan
The burger chain revealed that a small number of filed were accessed, but it was not ransomware and no customer payment information was stolen.
Jun 16 2021 8:06AM
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Singapore digital users lax on cyber security
Singapore businesses are also increasingly reliant on digital channels for customer engagement and service delivery, greatly increasing their cyber security risks.
Jun 16 2021 8:04AM
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Companies remain exposed to unmanaged BYOD risks during pandemic
A Bitglass study reveals that security resources are being stretched from COVID-19’s surge in remote work and the increased use of personal mobile devices. A rethink by organisations is necessary.
Jun 16 2021 8:02AM
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New cyber threat group targeting diplomats
The group targets servers with internet-exposed ports by exploiting poorly enforced file-upload security or unpatched vulnerabilities.
Jun 14 2021 8:15AM
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Cyber criminals in Malaysia are posing as Lazada agents
Since February, a fraud syndicate in Malaysia has been responsible for almost US$50,000 in financial losses for its victims.
Jun 9 2021 8:07AM
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Cyber attacks in APAC continue to keep going up
In May 2021, cyber attacks grew by another 53% between April and May 2021, with Japan seeing the highest rise at 40%.
Jun 4 2021 10:34AM
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FSI organisations the prime target for credential stuffing attacks
Attackers have modified their phishing kits and adapted them around COVID-19 to hit FSI businesses.
Jun 4 2021 8:05AM