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    Regulations are still necessary to compel adoption of cybersecurity measures

    <!–> Andrew Brookes/Getty Images Regulations are still necessary to make sure organizations are compelled to adopt measures designed to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Singapore this week released guides it said will help organizations, including small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), better understand risks associated with using cloud services and what they, as well as their cloud […] More

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    9 top mobile security threats and how you can avoid them

    <!–> Tero Vesalainen/Getty Images Today’s smartphones hold all the keys to our communications, finances, data, and social lives, which makes these ubiquitous devices lucrative targets for cybercriminals.    Special Feature Whatever smartphone you use – whether it’s an Android device from Google, Samsung, or Motorola, or an Apple iOS-based iPhone – threat actors are ever […] More

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    Cybersecurity 101: Everything on how to protect your privacy and stay safe online

    <!–> Tetra Images/Getty Images “I have nothing to hide” was once a typical response to surveillance programs utilizing cameras, border checks, and questioning by law enforcement. Special Feature But now, the sheer volume of devices and technology-based “innovations” used to track us has changed the conversation. Every piece of technology in our lives – from […] More

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    The top 9 mobile security threats and how you can avoid them

    <!–> Tero Vesalainen/Getty Images Today’s smartphones hold all the keys to our communications, finances, data, and social lives, which makes these ubiquitous devices lucrative targets for cybercriminals.    Special Feature Whatever smartphone you use – whether it’s an Android device from Google, Samsung, or Motorola, or an Apple iOS-based iPhone – threat actors are ever […] More

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    Multi-factor authentication: How to enable 2FA and boost your security

    <!–> Diki Prayogo/Getty Images You are one data breach away from having your entire online life turned upside down. The problem is passwords, which are hopelessly fragile ways to secure valuable resources. Special Feature Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by the belief that creating a longer, more complex, harder-to-guess password will […] More

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    Equinix’s data center system upgrade results in hours-long disruption at banks

    <!–> IR_Stone/Getty Images Equinix has confirmed that a scheduled system upgrade at one of its data centers in Singapore affected the operations of several customers, including two banks.  It led to hours-long disruptions that left ATM and online banking services unavailable over the weekend.  Also: Asian banks are a favorite target of cybercooks, and malicious […] More

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    Singapore and US sync up on AI governance and set up joint group

    <!–> Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Singapore and the US have synced up their respective artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks to ease compliance and will continue to work together to drive “safe, trustworthy, and responsible” AI innovation.  Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) completed the joint mapping exercise […] More