Global Stories

Report on SingHealth breach condemns poor security practices

A report on SingHealth's 2018 data breach criticises inadequate security practices, revealing that staff missteps and system flaws left patient data exposed.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019

Distributed Denial of Service

Bridging the gap to AI security

AI cyber-attacks are not constrained by resources and compromises and can go on indefinitely without the need for pause.

By Patrick Hubbard • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jan 2019

DevOps

TCS collaborates with Red Hat to build digital transformation solutions

Tata Consultancy Services teams up with Red Hat to drive digital transformation with advanced open-source solutions, focusing on agility and cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018

Malware

Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report

The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Machine learning is a double-edged sword for cyber security

IT departments and security decision-makers need to understand the complexity of AI in cyber security, and how to strike a balance between risk and reward.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Stirling University opts with APT for data centre upgrade

After converging the campus' IT infrastructure from three data centres to two, the University of Stirling looked into a power upgrade.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018

Supply Chain

Cybersecurity risks that can result from Balkanisation in cyberspace

Kaspersky's cybersecurity weekend in APAC focuses on Balkanisation, examining how a fragmented internet threatens global cybersecurity and benefits criminals.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018

Distributed Denial of Service

Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend

Utilities are becoming increasingly connected worldwide, and also becoming increasingly vulnerable - so why are governments letting security slide?.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018

Trustwave

IDC names Trustwave 'leader' in APAC MSSP report

Trustwave has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2018 report, moving up from the major player category.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018

Firewalls

Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting

Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Unified Communications

Now you see me, now you don't: Security beyond the physical network

A big shift in the way people work means organisations can no longer rely on the same legacy security models they have been using to date.

By Lee Field • 4 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Phishing

Cybercriminals phish 'the human factor' for everything it's worth

Cyber attackers are increasingly preying on human vulnerabilities and less on technical system flaws to create mayhem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

Distributed Denial of Service

New report delves deep into cybercrime - and forecasts its future

Now in its tenth year, Trustwave has released its encyclopaedic report that details both current and future threats that are crucial to be aware of.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Cloud Security

Cloud security alert - why log files are not the answer

Anyone responsible for IT security needs a strategy for monitoring what is happening in their company's cloud.

By Lora O'Haver • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Endpoint Protection

Unisys teams up with Cylance to offer managed security services with endpoint protection

Unisys and Cylance partner to launch a global managed security service, combining endpoint protection with advanced AI and machine learning technologies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

IoT Security

Businesses face 'cyber black holes' without complete visibility

High-profile breaches tend to have a similar storyline: old, unpatched vulnerabilities, advanced persistent threats, and a lack of visibility.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018

Malware

Old group, new tricks: OceanLotus threat group continues to target East Asia

ESET researchers have been on the trail of cyber hacking group OceanLotus, a group known for its campaigns creating havoc in Eastern Asia countries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Endpoint Protection

Analyst taps Webroot as “trail blazer” in APT protection

Webroot says it was recognised by Radicati Group for its real-time, cloud-based approach to preventing malware.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Malware

New malware spotted in Asia reminiscent of Iron Tiger APT

Iron Tiger APT malware, previously targeting Asia and the US, has resurfaced in a new custom-built malware going after Asia once again.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Security Operations Centres

The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now in action

The Australia-backed Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now live, uniting cybersecurity teams from 14 Pacific nations to bolster regional security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018