WhatsApp has introduced a new Strict Account Settings mode to protect people at higher risk of targeted attacks, such as journalists and public figures. The feature adds an extra security layer on top of WhatsApp’s […]
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Ping Identity enhances AI impersonation defence with Keyless acquisition
Ping Identity has agreed to acquire Keyless, a London-based innovator in privacy-preserving biometric authentication, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The acquisition will expand Ping Identity’s privacy-first authentication capabilities across the entire user […]
HPE reveals AI security and data protection solutions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has unveiled a set of AI-driven security and data protection innovations at Black Hat USA 2025. It also introduced its integrated secure networking portfolio — combining HPE Aruba Networking and HPE […]
Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security
Google Cloud has launched the Indonesia BerdAIa for Security initiative to at strengthen Indonesia’s cybersecurity capabilities through cutting-edge technology, expert training and a newly established security operations data region located in Jakarta. The programme will […]
NTT Data and Booz Allen Hamilton sign MoU to enhance cybersecurity in Singapore
NTT Data and Booz Allen Hamilton have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost cybersecurity capabilities in Singapore and the wider Indo-Pacific region. The partnership aims to address both current and emerging industry challenges, […]
Check Point launches automated threat intelligence platform in Singapore
Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled its next-generation automated threat intelligence platform in Singapore. The new platform, locally hosted with full data residency, is designed to proactively detect, validate and neutralise threats — before they […]
Jumbo Group strengthens connectivity with Zyxel Networks’ Nebula
Jumbo Group of Restaurants has modernised its network infrastructure with Zyxel Networks’ Nebula networking solution. With more than 20 restaurant locations spread across Singapore, Jumbo Group was facing the challenge of managing a complex web […]
Thailand and Google Cloud partner to strengthen cybersecurity
Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and Google Cloud are collaborating to bolster the nation’s cyber resilience through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligence-driven cyber defense systems. Unveiled during the Safer Songkran initiative, the effort […]
Sophos acquires Secureworks for US$859m
Sophos has completed its acquisition of Secureworks for US$859 million. The deal brings together two global cybersecurity pioneers to create a powerhouse that now supports more 28,000 enterprises worldwide. The combined entity will feature hundreds […]
F5 adds AI assistant for network and security teams
F5 has introduced an AI-powered assistant to empower SecOps and NetOps teams with greater insights into network activity and improved control over security measures. Integrated into F5 Distributed Cloud Services, the AI assistant leverages event […]
Proofpoint to acquire Normalyze
Proofpoint Inc has agreed to acquire Normalyze, whose data security posture management (DSPM) platform secures complex data landscapes by combining insights into data, access and risk. Expected to close in November 2024, the acquisition will […]
Proofpoint to establish data centre in Singapore
Proofpoint plans to establish a new data centre in Singapore by 2025 to enhance the city-state’s cybersecurity infrastructure. The new data centre will enable Singapore-based customers to comply with local data residency policies while leveraging […]
NTT Data and CSIT team up to boost Singapore’s cyber defence
NTT DATA and NTT Security Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) to partner on strengthening Singapore’s national cyber defence. The partnership aims to investigate and […]
Security is major priority in hybrid era
IT leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are placing security as a major priority in the hybrid work era, according to an IDC report. With employees working remotely, providing access to insecure devices, networks and data […]
Infineon teams up with Tribe on blockchain innovation
Infineon is partnering Tribe to foster innovation and collaboration in the blockchain ecosystem in Singapore. Tribe is the first Singapore government supported blockchain ecosystem builder, which brings together government agencies, corporates and blockchain companies. Infineon […]
Avast launches secure Android browser
Android users have another browser option, a more secured one at that, following the release of Avast Secure Browser for Android.
Watch your bin — the rubbish version!
Your rubbish bin could be a treasure trove for thieves. What you deem as garbage may contain a repository of sensitive information that could come back to haunt you.
Chrome marks http as “not secure”
HTTP has been synonymous with an entire generation of Internet users but what many are unaware is that the protocol is not secured. Anyone with the right skills can change the contents of the site before it reaches the person browsing. To combat this, Google is marking all HTTPsites as “not secure” from today so users are more aware of the sites’ security status.
Royal Holdings launches 3D image scanner for smartphones
Security checks have become the norm in airports, malls and many public places. While screening devices are often bulky, a more portable alternative is now available following the launch of SWORD, a mobile 3D image scanner that can be used with smartphones.
Xjera Labs zooms in to AI to enhance security
Security is a growing concern among governments and organisations of all sizes. They must balance the need to provide access to the right people while keeping suspicious folks at bay. Any lapse can result in dire consequences that impact confidence in the country or company.
Spectre of a Meltdown
In a week where the world’s eyes were supposed to be focusing on the exciting new gadgets and technologies coming out at CES 2018, it was news from past technologies that had the world reeling.
Security concern for wearable cameras in enterprises
As the enterprise wearable camera market continues to grow through law enforcement, field services and first responder applications due to their ability to collect evidence and record interactions, so do privacy and data protection concerns, according to ABI Research.
The research firm forecasts enterprise wearable camera shipment to reach nearly 24 million in 2022.
“Despite clear advantages to the usage of this technology, enterprises fear attacks from cybercriminals and data theft. With massive data leaks often reaching mainstream news, public concern is rising over the security of wearable camera recordings, including who has access to such footage and for how long,” said Stephanie Lawrence, Research Analyst of ABI Research.
Cyber security for critical infrastructure to reach US$46b
Cyber security spending for critical infrastructure will hit US$46 billion by the end of 2013, according to ABI Research. Increased spending over the next five years will be driven by a growing number of policies […]
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