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SingHealth breach hits 1.5 million patients after 'deliberate, well-planned attack'
Firewalls

SingHealth breach hits 1.5 million patients after 'deliberate, well-planned attack'

At least 1.5 million patients who visited any SingHealth outpatient clinic or polyclinic between 1 May 2015 and 4 July 2018 may be affected.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'
Data Protection

Uganda data centre raided, operator 'held hostage'

Concerning news has emerged of a data centre in Uganda that was raided forcefully without warning by government officials.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details
Unified Communications

NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details

It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Singapore CSA looks back at 2017's most rampant cyber threats
Malware

Singapore CSA looks back at 2017's most rampant cyber threats

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency highlights a surge in disruption-focused cyber threats in 2017, urging stronger defences amid rising cybercrime cases.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
French national behind UK data breach caught in Thailand
Breach Prevention

French national behind UK data breach caught in Thailand

Europol has revealed details surrounding the arrest of a 25-year-old coder who allegedly helped to extort a British organisation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Catching up on the new breed of digital extortion
Manufacturing

Catching up on the new breed of digital extortion

With Asia Pacific facing 40% of global ransomware threats, digital extortion is evolving beyond ransomware, putting the manufacturing sector at high risk.

By Trend Micro • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Cybersecurity

Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Hands-on Review: Play as androids in Detroit: Become Human
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Play as androids in Detroit: Become Human

Detroit: Become Human is an interesting game that looks at a near future where androids are living sentient beings. Does that make them human?.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
NBN appoints new corporate affairs lead
Unified Communications

NBN appoints new corporate affairs lead

Felicity Ross, with extensive experience in communications, is set to replace Karina Keisler as NBN Co's new corporate affairs lead from 18 July 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Biometrics: Adding the human touch to cybersecurity
Biometrics

Biometrics: Adding the human touch to cybersecurity

Biometric security is no longer confined to sci-fi movies like Star Trek or spy films such as the Kingsman and James Bond series.

By Raphael de Cormis • 4 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Drones

THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Parental Police: Why being 'bad cop' isn't shielding kids from online threats
Unified Communications

Parental Police: Why being 'bad cop' isn't shielding kids from online threats

Being the 'bad cop' by limiting online time isn't enough to shield kids from online threats. Education and active supervision are key, experts say.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Hands-on with the Detroit: Become Human demo on PS4
Gaming

Hands-on with the Detroit: Become Human demo on PS4

Next month Quantic Dream will soon release its latest PS4 video game called Detroit: Become Human. The demo is out now and we've played it.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical
Cybersecurity

'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical

Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the 'good guys', but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO
Cisco

Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO

Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network
Motorola

Motorola signs $261M deal to upgrade Victoria emergency services network

Motorola signs AU$261m contract to upgrade radio networks for Victoria's first responders, extending existing deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Singapore WhatsApp users urged to watch out for phishing scams
Malware

Singapore WhatsApp users urged to watch out for phishing scams

Victims who give the scammers access to the verification codes would then be locked out of their own account and lose access.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018