On December 26, Japan Airlines (JAL) faced a cyberattack that temporarily disrupted both domestic and international flights. The airline quickly addressed the issue, restoring its systems after identifying the cause and scope of the malfunction. In a statement posted on social media platform X, JAL confirmed that the “large data attack” did not compromise customer […]
According to a survey by data security firm Cohesity, 64 percent of Singaporean companies paid a ransom during cyberattacks in 2023. Of these, 36 percent paid at least US$500,000, as revealed in a study released earlier in July. Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) said that the number of local ransomware incidents remained high last year,
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The return of the Medusa banking trojan after a prolonged absence comes back stronger than before. Medusa banking trojan is a type of malware designed specifically to target banking and financial transactions on Android devices. Recently, the trojan has resurfaced in multiple campaigns aimed at users of high-end Android phones across several countries including the
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Congratulations to Vinc Tan and the entire team at VGC Technology Pte. Ltd. for this significant achievement! We are delighted to have supported VGC Technology Pte. Ltd. on their journey to achieving the Cyber Trust Mark “Tier 3 – Promoter”. Thank you GICG for going through the certification process with VGC Technology Pte. Ltd. At
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Lately, numerous users on a popular social media platform fell victim to hijacking by attackers. Multiple companies and celebrities accounts were affected as their accounts are compromised by hackers. Reports suggest that the attacker gained access and control over victims by sending a meticulously crafted direct message to the user. Upon opening the message, the
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ATET recently collaborated with CSA and BCA to conduct a Cybersecurity Health Clinic aimed at SMEs within the construction industry. This clinic, conducted over two sessions, received positive feedback from numerous participants. The event aimed to educate SME business owners on leveraging a new initiative announced by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) in
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Singapore is set to enhance its cybersecurity framework for critical information infrastructure (CII), which includes vital services like water, electricity, and banking. A new proposed law will require CII owners to report a broader range of cybersecurity incidents, including those affecting their supply chains. This enhanced reporting is crucial for identifying and addressing cybersecurity threats
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During the CIO Global Asia Cybersecurity Forum in Singapore in 2023, attendees discussed ways to better integrate cybersecurity into their organizations’ digital transformation initiatives. As the importance of cybersecurity in modern enterprises grows, so do the demands placed on CISOs and other IT executives. They are now accountable for leading the organization as a whole
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The pandemic forced many businesses to go remote. As the world’s online presence grew, so did the adoption of digital services. At the same time, new devices and technologies are coming out faster and shorter, like cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Since cybercriminals are a threat, cybersecurity measures are more important than
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In the last decade, data breaches have become both more damaging and more frequent, especially where humans are connected through technology more than ever. As long as you have an online database or website that collects user information, you are vulnerable to data breaches. The dangers of these breaches can be dreadful in more ways
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