<!–> Filmstax/Getty Images Scams and cybercrime cases in Singapore continue their upward trajectory, increasing by 49.6% last year, even as the country rolls out several industry-wide measures to stem such incidents. The number of scam and cybercrime cases hit 50,376 in 2023, up from 33,669 cases the previous year, with scams accounting for 92.4% of overall […] More
<!–> Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Singapore is setting aside at least SG$1 billion ($741.97 million) to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development, including securing access to the necessary compute power and skillsets. The country also plans to upgrade its national broadband network and build a new cybersecurity command hub. The investments aim to support the government’s efforts […] More
<!–> ANDRZEJ WOJCICKI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images I’ve been using Linux as my primary operating system since 1997 and I have never installed a desktop antivirus solution on any computer. The only exception to that rule has been when I deploy a Linux mail or file server, where I might add something to scan for suspicious […] More
<!–> Wyze If you have a Wyze security camera, you should be aware of a recent security breach – because it may have let a stranger see in your home. In a message to customers, company co-founder David Crosby explained that the issue began shortly after an outage on Friday morning, February 16. If customers […] More
<!–> dem10/Getty Images Google, Meta, OpenAI, and X (formerly Twitter) are among 20 technology companies that have pledged to weed out fraudulent content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as part of efforts to safeguard global elections expected to take place this year. The band of companies signed the Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of […] More
<!–> Marut Khobtakhob/Getty Images Australia has called out five telcos for sending through bulk SMS that contain scam messages, breaching the country’s anti-scam and public safety rules. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said it had taken action against Message4U, SMS Broadcast, DirectSMS, Esendex Australia, and MessageBird for allowing millions of SMS messages to […] More
It’s a great mesh network if you can afford it and you have the right gear to make the best of it. Steven Vaughan-Nichols/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Netgear Orbi 970<!–> is as good a mesh network as you can buy, but oh, that price! It’s faster than essentially anything you can buy today, and it […] More
<!–> sakkmesterke/Getty Images It might be nice to have sophisticated cybersecurity tools to help detect vulnerabilities, but code safety still needs to start with developers getting the basics right. This focus on the foundations means adhering to fundamentals, such as turning on two-factor authentication (2FA) and adopting industry standards and best practices, said Mike Hanley, […] More
