The Xiaohongshu ban has landed like a thunderclap for many Taiwanese creators: nail art tutorials, late-night food reviews, everyday diary posts — all swept under a single, opaque policy decision. People are angry. Rightfully so. “It’s just nail designs,” one user wrote. “Why am I punished for a hashtag?” AnotherContinue Reading
Late on December 18, a flicker across the official White House Live News page jolted more than a few eyeballs: a live stream featuring a bearded man with headphones, seated in front of a microphone, appeared out of nowhere and then vanished about an hour later. It looked ordinary onContinue Reading
When a popular app that delivers nail art ideas, recipe tips and weekend travel hacks suddenly becomes the focus of a national ban, people do not react with calm detachment. They get angry. They panic. They scramble. That is what happened in Taiwan when authorities moved to block Xiaohongshu —Continue Reading
Singapore is raising the stakes on safeguarding its critical infrastructures, and this is not just a bureaucratic update—it’s a seismic shift in how we understand accountability and preparedness. Board members of companies that operate essential services will no longer be able to sit on the sidelines, blissfully unaware of theContinue Reading
The complex web of international cyber relations today demands more than mere caution; it demands proactive, ongoing dialogue. Misunderstandings in cyberspace can translate into consequences that are not just costly but could potentially destabilize geopolitical balances. This truth has never been clearer than in recent discussions led by Singapore, aContinue Reading
Imagine waking up one day, ready to tackle your business, only to find that critical apps and services you rely on are completely inaccessible. That’s precisely what happened on October 20 when Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage, sending shockwaves across the digital realm. AWS, a behemoth holdingContinue Reading
Imagine discovering that for over a decade, an insidious force has had unfettered access to the inner workings of your nation’s most sensitive data. This is precisely the stark reality Britain has been grappling with—a relentless, almost surgical hacking campaign conducted by Chinese state actors targeting government servers, peeling backContinue 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
Singapore is no longer just a strategic gateway in Southeast Asia; it’s fast becoming a vibrant hub for technology and innovation that demands our attention. AvePoint, a US cybersecurity firm, has just underscored this transformation by becoming the first company to be dual-listed on both Nasdaq and the Singapore ExchangeContinue Reading
Malicious attacks on critical communication channels are no longer distant nightmares confined to tech headlines—they are urgent realities that businesses, especially SMEs in Singapore, must grapple with daily. The recent revelation of a malware-laden email impersonating a US congressman, aimed explicitly at spying on sensitive trade negotiations with China, highlightsContinue Reading
