Security

Healthcare facing the most cyber breaches, more than any other industry

Healthcare facing the most cyber breaches, more than any other industry

Why is this so? Healthcare is the sweet spot due to the amount of customer data that is sensitive and the number of medical devices connected.
Aug 25 2021 8:03AM
Tokio Marine’s Singapore branch hit by ransomware attack

Tokio Marine’s Singapore branch hit by ransomware attack

Other Tokio Marine group companies were not impacted by the attack.
Aug 23 2021 9:32AM
EY study finds more than half of APAC businesses vulnerable to cyber security risks

EY study finds more than half of APAC businesses vulnerable to cyber security risks

Cyber security investments are out of sync with need.
Aug 20 2021 8:35AM
Best approaches to audit, synergise and safeguard your data

Best approaches to audit, synergise and safeguard your data

With users proliferating, ensuring the right people who can access sensitive data is a crucial decision as the stakes are high in banks and financial institutions.
Aug 19 2021 9:45AM
Data breaches are now costing companies more than $4 million for every incident

Data breaches are now costing companies more than $4 million for every incident

IBM’s findings raise more concerns about the worsening cyber security landscape and suggest that security is lagging behind rapid IT changes.
Aug 4 2021 8:05AM
Three ways you can protect your data from ransomware

Three ways you can protect your data from ransomware

Cyber security tools are not guaranteed protection from ransomware, but a data protection strategy will better equip you to minimise the impact of the attack and recover from it.
Aug 3 2021 8:03AM
Advice on preventing your company information from being leaked

Advice on preventing your company information from being leaked

KnowBe4 Research found that one in four persons disclose confidential work-related information, sometimes accidentally.
Jul 30 2021 8:12AM
How to prevent the ‘human element’ from being exploited in cyber breaches

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
Security lessons we can take heed from remote working

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
‘Burnt out’ cyber security professionals can make organisations even more vulnerable

‘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
How to properly assess the risk management profile of your IT Vendor

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
Ransomware was a dominant threat in Singapore in 2020. What can we do?

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
How safe and effective is multifactor authentication against a cyber breach?

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
Telekom Malaysia and Cyber Security Malaysia collaborate to stop emerging security threats

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
LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

Personal information on members found for sale.
Jun 30 2021 4:03PM
Cyber attackers increasingly targeting video gaming users

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
Attacked by ransomware – should we pay or not pay?

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
Cybereason study shows that paying for ransomware can encourage even more attacks

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
‘In a WFH setup, every employee is a potential vulnerability.’

‘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
Tips on avoiding security risks when your workforce goes remote

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