Cyber security and Compliance solutions provider Sysnet acquires SecureTrust
Sysnet Global Solutions, a provider of cyber security and compliance solutions, has acquired SecureTrust, a division of Trustwave, to further expand its cyber security solutions and accelerate its market expansion. Chicago headquartered SecureTrust, a leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, provides innovation and processes for achieving and maintaining compliance and security. Financial details […]
Microsoft adds Vietnam’s Startup CyRadar Solution to Security Software list
Tech giant Microsoft has added CyRadar Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to the list of security software recommended for use on Windows operating systems. CyRadar EDR is a next-generation antivirus solution developed by CyRadar, a Vietnamese pioneer startup in developing network attack prevention and detection systems using big data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine […]
Cyber Security a key focus area for Five Power Defence Arrangements: Malaysia Def Min Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
A focus on cyber security, along with joint exercises and 5th generation assets should be key focus areas in the future planning of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), said Malaysia Defence Mininster Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, according to a report by TheStar. “I believe the stock-take conducted by FPDA member nations is not only […]
Poor Password Practices, Lack of Anti Virus on Phones continue to Affect consumers: Bitdefender Survey
Poor password practices are still prevalent and a lack of cyber security protection software continue to affect consumers. Around 50 per cent surveyed said they use a single password for all online accounts, and nearly one-third (32 per cent) use just a few passwords and reuse them across multiple accounts. These findings were released by […]
Microsoft, Intel & Goldman Sachs Rise to tackle Supply Chain Security challenges
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) has announced a new work group that will define how TCG technologies can be implemented to address supply chain security challenges. Led by representatives from Microsoft, Intel, and Goldman Sachs, the work group will create guidance that defines, implements, and upholds security standards for the entire supply chain. With the number […]
Mandiant to provide Cyber Security Teams with Training
Cyber security services provider Mandiant has announced its new training programme – Mandiant Academy. The programme leverages its threat intelligence, cyber security expertise, provides education courses, incident response and threat intelligence analysis certifications and operational skills training to meet the shifting needs of security teams. Delivered by frontline industry experts, Mandiant Academy is designed to […]
French Cloud Provider OVHcloud faces Network Outage due to “Human Error”
OVHcloud said on Wednesday that it was experiencing a network outage following a “human error” during the reconfiguration of one of its data centres. “Following a human error during the reconfiguration of the network on our DC to VH (US-EST), we have a problem on the whole backbone,” OVH Founder and Chairman Octave Klaba said. […]
Google to partner with CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks & Cybereason for Tackling Unprecedented Cyber Security Challenges
Google is creating a Cybersecurity Action Team, to tackle an alarming number of instances which have plagued organisations globally. A group of experts from across Google that will form what we believe is the world’s premier security advisory team. They can help you shape your security transformation — from your first roadmap and implementation, through […]
India Ranks second in Security Threats on cloud: McAfee report
India is now ranked second when it comes to security threats on Cloud, according to a McAfee report. India is followed by Australia, Canada and Brazil, and malware was the technique used most often in reported incidents, the report added. With the shift to a more flexible pandemic workforce, cyber criminals have introduced new and updated threats and tactics […]
PwC Australia to Acquire Information Security provider WebSecure Technologies
In a move that strengthens its cyber security-related offerings, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia is set to acquire Sydney-based information security and risk management provider WebSecure Technologies Australia. WebSecure Technologies specialises in implementing digital identity and privileged access management (PAM) solutions, providing an end-to-end offering, including licensing, implementation, maintenance and support, as well as ongoing operational managed […]
Cambodia & Singapore to Strengthen Cyber Security capacity
Cambodia & Singapore will join hands to strengthen cyber security capacity in the region. Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth met virtually with Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information of the Republic of Singapore to discuss strengthening the cybersecurity capacity of the two nations, according to a report in Khmer Times. According to […]
FontOnLake Malware to Attack Linux users in Southeast Asia: ESET
Researchers from security firm ESET have discovered a previously unknown malware family that utilises custom and well-designed modules, targeting operating systems running Linux. Modules used by this malware family, which ESET dubbed FontOnLake, are constantly under development and provide remote access to the operators, collect credentials, and serve as a proxy server. The location of […]
Singapore Gov launches Cybersecurity Toolkit for Organisations
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has taken a significant step in its ongoing battle against cyber-attacks. It has launched the Cybersecurity Toolkits for Enterprises and new SG Cyber Safe Partnership Programme. These were announced by Minister of State for Communications and Information, Mr Tan Kiat How, at the SG Cyber Safe Partnership Programme, […]
Increased Digital adoption raises security issues: IBM
IBM Security had announced the results of a global survey examining consumers’ digital behaviors during the pandemic and their potential long-term impact on cybersecurity. With society becoming increasingly shifting to digital-first interactions, the study found that preferences for convenience often outweighed security and privacy concerns among individuals surveyed, leading to poor choices around passwords and […]
Temasek, with others Invest $550 Million in Orca Security
Singapore’s Temasek has led a $550 million funding round in Israel-based Orca Security, a cloud security provider. U.S. engineering and enterprise IT services provider SAIC and the venture capital arm of Splunk Inc also invested in latest round, which is an extension of its previously announced Series C in March that valued Orca Security at […]
Singapore Unveils Proactive Cyber Security Strategy to counter Threats
Singapore has unveiled an updated national cybersecurity strategy, which takes a proactive stance against new cyber threats. The Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 outlines Singapore’s updated goals and approach to adapt to a rapidly evolving strategic and technological environment. Potential disruptive technologies such as edge computing and quantum technologies are on the horizon. Threat actors are […]
Cybersecurity budgets of Chinese companies continue to lag: EY Report
Almost 75 per cent of Chinese companies can’t fully handle cybersecurity challenges, in the backdrop of increase in ransomware, DDoS and other types of online threats According to the 2021 EY Global Information Security Survey, the increased changes due to COVID-19 and new requirements for law and regulation compliance, have resulted in organisations grappling with […]
Hong Kong to come up with Data Protection Regulations
The Hong Kong government is studying the need to enact a “Cyber Security Law” with aim to help society. According to a report in Sing Tao Daily, the Hong Kong government is looking to strengthen the security of its network information systems and important infrastructure information systems. It is understood that the research direction includes […]
Cyberattacks up almost 50% in China: Report
China captured about 23.07 million samples of rogue programs in the first half of 2021 that infected about 4.46 million main machines during the period, up 46.8 percent on a yearly basis. The document was released on the first day of the 2021 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, China’s largest internet industrial expo, in Wuzhen, […]
Indonesian government’s network breached: Insikt Report
A group of hackers with links to the Chinese state have wreaked havoc amongst Indonesia’s government departments and agencies. According to a report in IntelNews.org, there was a major breach of networks belonging to at least ten Indonesian government ministries and agencies, which included Indonesia’s primary intelligence service. The breach was first reported on September […]
Moody’s to invest US$250 million in cybersecurity firm BitSight
Moody’s Corporation, the global integrated risk assessment firm said that it will invest US$250 million in cybersecurity firm BitSight. As a part of the deal, BitSight, a pioneer in cybersecurity ratings, and BitSight will acquire VisibleRisk, a cyber risk ratings joint venture created by Moody’s and Team8, a global venture group. This significant investment by […]
Ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc for businesses in Singapore
Like many other countries in Asia, companies in Singapore have been under siege – from ransomware attacks. In August, a ransomware attack affected the personal data and clinical information of nearly 73,500 patients of Eye & Retina Surgeons, a private eye clinic. However, the clinic said it has not paid any ransom, and pointed out […]
DNS attacks caused significant increase in damages in 2021: Report
Globally, 87 per cent of organisations experienced DNS attacks, with the average cost of each attack around $950,000. EfficientIP in collaboration with IDC announced the results of its 2021 Global DNS Threat report. As per the report, organisations across all industries suffered an average of 7.6 attacks this past year The report focuses on the […]
Indonesia’s Health Ministry asks citizens to delete Obsolete Test & Trace App after data breach
Indonesia is investigating a potential leak of sensitive data of 1.3 million users from an old COVID-19 tracking application. The data included ID, address, and health history – from the Indonesian Health Alert Card (eHAC) app which has been exposed in an open server, according to a report by cybersecurity research firm vpnMentor. An investigation […]
Data breach affects Microsoft Azure users globally
Microsoft has admitted a security breach in its Azure Cosmos DB cloud system could affect many customers, which includes many Fortune 500 companies. Cloud infrastructure security company Wiz revealed details of a now-fixed Azure Cosmos database vulnerability that could have been potentially exploited to grant any Azure user full admin access to other customers’ database […]
Rubrik and Microsoft partner to deliver integrated Zero Trust data protection solutions
Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Management Company, announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft that includes a Microsoft equity investment in Rubrik to drive go-to-market activities and co-engineering projects to deliver integrated Zero Trust data protection solutions built on Microsoft Azure. This work will address rising customer needs to protect against surging ransomware attacks, which are growing […]