Picture this: a giant like Asahi, the very emblem of Japan’s beer culture, suddenly thrown into chaos—not by a natural disaster or a trade disruption, but by an invisible enemy striking from the digital shadows. This week, Asahi faced a ransomware attack that forced the company to revert to manualContinue Reading
Recently, a troubling wave of extortion emails targeting executives has surfaced, shaking the very foundation of trust within our business operations. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill phishing attempts; they claim direct theft from Oracle’s E-Business Suite—one of the most crucial software platforms underpinning core functions like finance, supply chain, and customerContinue Reading
Ransomware attacks are no longer just a remote threat reserved for big-name corporations or large government agencies. The chilling reality? Small and medium enterprises right here in Singapore are squarely in the crosshairs, and the consequences can be devastating. Every business owner knows that data is the backbone of operations,Continue Reading
There’s a harsh reality staring every business and individual squarely in the face: cyber crime isn’t just a distant threat floating in the ether—it’s a deeply entrenched menace that exploits the smallest cracks in digital security. When a man was recently convicted in Singapore for his involvement in a shadowyContinue Reading
Artificial intelligence has undeniably revolutionized the way we live and work, propelling sectors forward with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Yet, amid these advancements lies a shadow that we cannot afford to ignore—a darker side of AI that creeps invisibly into our digital ecosystems. Picture this: AI systems that appear benign,Continue Reading
Imagine waking up one morning, ready to embark on a journey, only to find your check-in process completely frozen. No scans, no boarding passes, just a swarm of frustrated travelers stuck in endless queues. That’s precisely what Europe experienced when Collins Aerospace, a major player in aviation technology, fell victimContinue Reading
Malaysia stands at a pivotal crossroads, struggling to tame the wild frontier of AI-generated deepfake pornography that’s weaponized against its own lawmakers. Just over a frantic five-day stretch, ten MPs and senators became targets of a chilling blackmail scheme—each coerced with threats of releasing fabricated sexually explicit videos in exchangeContinue Reading
Airports have become the bustling arteries of global connectivity, but recent events have unveiled just how vulnerable these vital hubs are to the invisible threats lurking in cyberspace. Imagine arriving at Heathrow, Brussels, or Berlin airport only to be met with a scene of utter chaos: frustrated travelers, long queues,Continue Reading
Samsung device users across Singapore and beyond must act now. A critical security vulnerability—slipping unnoticed beneath the radar—has emerged, demanding immediate attention. This isn’t just another routine update notification to dismiss; it’s a lifeline. Millions of Samsung smartphones, including heavy-hitters like the Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold7, and the GalaxyContinue Reading
Scams are evolving, adapting with frightening sophistication, particularly as artificial intelligence steps onto the stage. It’s a battlefield out there; scammers wield AI not just as a tool, but as a weapon that personalizes their attacks, preying on our emotions with unnervingly tailored messages and deepfakes. The chilling reality? TheyContinue Reading
