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
Picture this: thousands of passengers stranded, check-in counters frozen, and flights delayed or cancelled across Europe—all because a shadowy cyberattack struck at the heart of airport operations. The unsettling reality we’re facing today is the escalating audacity of ransomware gangs. No longer content with just the usual financial scams, theseContinue 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
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
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
Watching this legal battle unfold between a former WhatsApp security lead and Meta unearths uncomfortable truths about the fragile cybersecurity posture even within tech giants. When Mr Attaullah Baig, who led WhatsApp’s security efforts from 2021 to 2025, steps forward to expose alarming security lapses and alleged retaliation, it forcesContinue Reading
Watching the battle against online scams unfold across Southeast Asia reveals a fascinating, sometimes unsettling, interplay of technology, privacy, and trust. Singapore’s push into using telco data for anti-fraud measures is not just innovation for the sake of convenience—it’s a calculated leap into the future where protecting digital identities becomesContinue Reading
