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Cloud and WFH migration driving security spending in APAC

2020 defined the importance of digital for everyone globally, but it also highlighted shortcomings in security strategies and operational challenges, says IDC.

May 11 2021 8:11AM

How your enterprise can be protected from password theft

Though having the most advanced technologies for your cybersecurity is important, preventing risks such as password theft is just as critical.

May 6 2021 12:36PM

Tips to keep your password secure

Today is the first Thursday of May and world password day. With remote working and teleworking becoming commonplace in the wake of COVID-19, the need for secure access could not be more critical.

May 6 2021 7:09AM

Financial institutions now in the crosshairs of cyber criminals

Half of financial institutions are experiencing attacks targeting their most valuable assets – non-public market information and strategies.

May 5 2021 8:13AM

Mac users urged to update OS to fix 'massively bad' bug

Could enable malware to bypass in-built protections.

Apr 30 2021 8:54AM

Japan government warns Line over data breach by Chinese affiliate

Four technicians at Line’s Chinese affiliate had accessed its database at least 32 times since 2018.

Apr 30 2021 8:12AM

The right approach to using microservices

Is security, or the lack of it, the most serious concern in microservices adoption? What are the repercussions if security is neglected? iTNewsAsia speaks with One Identity to find out more.

Apr 29 2021 8:28AM

How is your organisation’s cloud security capabilities measuring up?

Despite being able to quickly move workloads to the cloud in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, many organisations still struggle to automate cloud security and mitigate cloud risks. iTNews Asia speaks to Palo Alto Networks’ Chief Security Officer for APAC and Japan to learn more.

Apr 28 2021 8:03AM

Busted: Pareto botnet impersonating and spoofing Connected TV apps

The malicious botnet has infected nearly a million infected Android phones pretending to be millions of people watching ads on smart TVs and other devices.

Apr 26 2021 8:17AM

Palo Alto sets up consulting group to battle complex cyber security threats

The Unit 42 group was named as a nod to the number 42 in the comedic science fiction novel ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’.

Apr 26 2021 8:09AM

IcedID joins top 10 malware families after Covid-related campaign

The banking Trojan spread by mail spam campaigns uses evasive techniques like process injection and steganography to steal user financial data.

Apr 23 2021 9:36AM

Microsoft, DHL and Google most targeted by data-stealing hackers

While security measures are often built into websites and apps, it’s the human element that often fails to pick up on phishing scams.

Apr 21 2021 8:04AM

Ensign, AISP and CYS collaborate to grow young cyber security talent in Singapore

Engagement programmes are customised to develop a continued interest in cyber security.

Apr 8 2021 8:03AM

Flaws exposed in the security of mobile apps on Google Play Store

A look at 3,335 popular Android apps on Play Store revealed worrying loopholes. With little protection, hackers can hack into your app and steal your data.

Apr 7 2021 8:31AM

Personal data of 533 million Facebook users compromised, again

There can be huge repercussions. While the original 2019 breach has been rectified and the data is two years old, the release of personal information by a third party can still be exploited for nefarious reasons.

Apr 7 2021 8:17AM

Cyber criminals threatening to derail global vaccine certification efforts

Vaccine passports are now being considered as the most practical way to re-open borders. However, there is a fast-growing dangerous trend of fake certificates and medical records being sold and produced to whoever wishes to pay for them. Can technology offer a solution? iTNews Asia uncovers.

Apr 7 2021 8:12AM

How SMEs can ensure their data is adequately protected

As we mark World Backup Day on Mar 31st this week, the recent proliferation of cyber breaches, yet again, show that no cybersecurity defence is impregnable. How can smaller organisations and SMEs cope? Here are simple measures they can adopt…

Mar 31 2021 8:10AM

Veritas study discovers the downside of working-from-everywhere

The misuse of instant messaging and collaboration tools, while convenient and enables quick sharing of information, is becoming a grave threat to businesses.

Mar 26 2021 9:28AM

How to ensure ransomware resilience in three steps

Not all threat protection capabilities are created equal. Enterprise resources must also be paired with proper employee security training that helps companies identify phishing attempts and illegitimate emails.

Mar 24 2021 9:47AM

SolarWinds: ‘Attack was a mission to compromise our Orion platform’

The threat actor was not looking to do random harm to companies, but what it did was provide a back door to the operating system that was running Orion.

Mar 24 2021 8:30AM